The Gardens Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Mindil Beach
Explore one of Australia’s best beaches by day or visit by evening to enjoy Asian food, a massage, live music and indigenous crafts at Darwin’s sunset markets.
Mindil Beach Sunset Market
You can enjoy retail therapy at Mindil Beach Sunset Market during your stay in Darwin. Wander the waterfront and picturesque gardens in the area.
George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
Admire bush orchid displays, spiky palms and local bird species as you explore one of Darwin’s most diverse natural environments.
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
Learn the stories behind Aboriginal paintings, local wildlife, regional archaeology and the cyclone that flattened Darwin in this gallery that has free admission.
Darwin Waterfront
Explore Darwin’s scenic waterfront, where you can swim in the wave pool, see turtles up close and dine in restaurants overlooking the sea.
The Esplanade
During your trip to Darwin, you can do some window-shopping at The Esplanade. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service
Darwin: Crocosaurus Cove Entry & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tour
Darwin Combo: The Bombing of Darwin Experience & Darwin Harbour Cruise
Our pick of the best The Gardens Hotel Deals
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025
Nomiki across the avenue
Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2023
Palms City Resort
Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025
Darwin FreeSpirit Resort
Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025
The Cavenagh
Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around The Gardens
Stuart Park
While Stuart Park isn't home to many top sights, Mindil Beach Sunset Market and SKYCITY Casino are some notable places to visit nearby.
Cullen Bay
If you're spending some time in Cullen Bay, Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Darwin City Centre
Darwin City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Smith Street Mall or The Esplanade.
Larrakeyah
Beaches, restaurants and shopping are some highlights of Larrakeyah. Make a stop by Cullen Bay Marina or Mindil Beach while you're exploring.
Parap
Parap is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Parap Village Markets and 24HR Art.
Fannie Bay
Travellers like the museums in Fannie Bay, and Darwin Harbour is a top attraction you might want to visit.
- Places of interest
- What kind of hotels are in The Gardens?
- Hotels Near Darwin, Northern Territory
- Which hotel chains are in The Gardens?
- More holiday ideas
- Mindil Beach
- Mindil Beach Sunset Market
- SKYCITY Casino
- George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
- Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
- Darwin Waterfront
- The Esplanade
- Cullen Bay Marina
- Darwin Convention Centre
- Casuarina Beach
- Fort Hill Wharf
- Darwin Harbour
- Darwin War Memorial
- Smith Street Mall
- Charles Darwin University
- Hidden Valley Raceway
- Darwin Entertainment Centre
- Stokes Hill Wharf
- Darwin Deckchair Cinema
- Wave Lagoon
- Crocodylus Park
- St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Cathedral
- Marrara Sports Complex
- Charles Darwin National Park
- Parap Village Markets
- Aquascene
- Bicentennial Park
- Casuarina Square
- TIO Stadium
What kind of hotels are in The Gardens?
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