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.
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.
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
Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket
Litchfield Waterfalls Small Group Tour with optional Crocodile Cruise
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service
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Mindil Beach Casino Resort
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Nomiki across the avenue
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Courtyard By Marriott Darwin
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Darwin City Hotel
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DCH on Mitchell
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Palms City Resort
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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.
Woolner
While Woolner may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Parap Village Markets and Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.
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.
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