The Gardens Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Stay near popular The Gardens attractions
Activities
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
AU$44
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Litchfield Waterfalls Small Group Tour with optional Crocodile Cruise
AU$165
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
'Charles Darwin' Dinner Cruise
AU$149
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service
AU$30
per adult
Kakadu Wildlife Rock Art with optional Crocodile Cruise Small Group Tour
AU$235
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Adelaide River Jumping Crocs Cruise
AU$175
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best The Gardens Hotel Deals
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Gilruth Avenue The Gardens NT
The price is AU$288 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$288
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Staff were unhelpful Would not stay here again area surrounding casino is also unsafe best to avoid this place"
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026
Darwin Studio Botanic Gardens Apartment with Free WIFI
The Gardens NT
Stay at this golf apartment in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Mindil Beach and Darwin Waterfront are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (10 reviews)
"Cosy, private little place part of a much larger apartment complex. Really enjoyed it, especially for one person. A couple could make it work as well.Appreciated that it was well-stocked with many extras such as cooking gear and tea and coffee. Washing machine, dryer and fridge all in good order. ..."
Reviewed on 24 July 2026
The Leea Darwin
64 Cavenagh St Darwin NT
The price is AU$215 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
AU$215
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very good! (1,005 reviews)
"This will be magnificent when Reno's & pool upgrades are completed...possibly mid September The staff are very helpful & friendly Location ideal with supermarkets & restaurants within 500m Pricing reasonable given it was cup week @$300pn....would expect this to drop outside peak season"
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026
Nightcap at the Cavenagh
12 Cavenagh Street Darwin NT
The price is AU$171 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
AU$171
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Darwin. Enjoy room service, a fitness centre and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Rydges Darwin Central
21 Knuckey Street Darwin NT
The price is AU$218 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
AU$218
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"Great location walking distance to everything in the CBD. Furnishings in the room a bit old and tired, bathroom needs an update, however, the shower was excellent with great water pressure. Breakfast at Salvatores next door was very good, food was terrific and staff very friendly and efficient. Overall ..."
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
31 Woods Street Darwin NT
The price is AU$269 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$269
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"This hotel is completely overpriced. As a platinum member I would have expected a higher level of hote!! Would not recommend this hotel to anyone"
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in The Gardens
Find the best The Gardens areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about The Gardens
Learn more about The Gardens
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.
Palmerston
Palmerston is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you want to see more of the larger area, you might add a stop by Howard Springs Nature Park to your list.
Photo by Stuart Samuels
Open Photo by Stuart Samuels
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.
Eaton
You might appreciate the restaurants and gardens in Eaton, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Marrara Sports Complex and TIO Stadium are just a few notable stops.
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- Visit Bayview
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- Visit Brinkin
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- Visit Coconut Grove
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- Darwin Deckchair Cinema
- Visit East Arm
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- Visit Fannie Bay
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