The Gardens Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
SKYCITY Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to SKYCITY Casino during your travels in Darwin? Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Mindil Beach Casino & Resort
Why not try your luck with a visit to Mindil Beach Casino & Resort during your visit to Darwin? Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's entertainment venues.
Activities
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Darwin: Hand Feed Fish at Aquascene, Doctors Gully
Litchfield Waterfalls Small Group Tour with optional Crocodile Cruise
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service
Kakadu Wildlife Rock Art with optional Crocodile Cruise Small Group Tour
Half-Day Adelaide River Jumping Crocs Cruise
Our pick of the best The Gardens Hotel Deals
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
"I cannot fault this property. We loved our stay and will definitely be back soon and stay with them again. Clean room. Amazing staff. Pool was the best and enjoyed the swim up pool. Even chatting with security was so good to hear about Darwin. Thank you"
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Nomiki across the avenue
"Great place to stay. Next to Botanical Gardens. Central to where we want to go. Great parking facilities"
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Darwin Studio Botanic Gardens Apartment with Free WIFI
"So convenient. Yes small but everything that was needed was there. It was clean and enjoyable."
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2025
Courtyard By Marriott Darwin
"Nice rooms in a convenient location."
Reviewed on 16 June 2026
The Leea Darwin
"I believe this is the best hotel in Darwin. Elegant, clean and everything was easy. Good breakfast and great bathroom"
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Rydges Darwin Central
"Unless you like checking in with a computer screen I would give this place a miss. After booking with Hotels, still had to enter all my details again, then asked if i wanted to purchase a late check out, which I did only to find myself locked out of my room after 10:30am. Then had to find a real ..."
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in 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.
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.
Nightcliff
While there might not be top attractions in Nightcliff, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Casuarina Beach and Marrara Sports Complex.
Cullen Bay
If you're spending some time in Cullen Bay, Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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