The Esplanade Tours and Activities

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Penthouse Pads

Penthouse Pads

4 out of 5
Darwin City Centre
Price was AU$1,442, price is now AU$1,024 per person
AU$1,024
per person
10 Feb - 16 Feb
found 6 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Darwin (DRW)
10/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Great location, close to a lot of restaurants and bus station.

Reviewed on 24 June 2025

Stylish 1-bed Darwin City Stay With Balcony Views

Stylish 1-bed Darwin City Stay With Balcony Views

2 out of 5
Darwin City Centre
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Price was AU$1,711, price is now AU$1,121 per person
AU$1,121
per person
10 Feb - 16 Feb
found 6 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Melbourne (MEL) to Darwin (DRW)
No reviews
Mindil Beach Casino Resort

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

4 out of 5
The Gardens
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Price was AU$4,796, price is now AU$3,504 per person
AU$3,504
per person
30 Dec - 3 Jan
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Darwin (DRW)
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
Convenient location and local to all the restaurants.

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Tours & day trips

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Las Vegas Night Bus Tour

Las Vegas Night Bus Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 944 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was AU$91 and current price is AU$81 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Darwin’s Historic Charms - Guided Walking Tour

Darwin’s Historic Charms - Guided Walking Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$4,416 per adult*
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Water activities

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Darwin: Sunset Harbour Cruise with Fish and Chips Dinner

Darwin: Sunset Harbour Cruise with Fish and Chips Dinner

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$109 per adult
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Attractions

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Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket

Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket

8.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$40 per adult
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Reviews of The Esplanade

4.3
Top destination
5 - Excellent
269
5 - Excellent 40%
4 - Good
348
4 - Good 52%
3 - Okay
50
3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
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3/5 - Okay

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Popular places to visit

Darwin War Memorial

Darwin War Memorial

4.5/5(145 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Darwin with a visit to Darwin War Memorial. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Darwin War Memorial
Crocosaurus Cove

Crocosaurus Cove

4/5(216 reviews)

This wildlife park offers the chance to admire a number of local species, as well as the safest encounter you can have with a saltwater crocodile.

Crocosaurus Cove
Darwin Deckchair Cinema featuring night scenes and outdoor art

Darwin Deckchair Cinema

4/5(40 reviews)

Watch the sunset from the tropical gardens, grab a meal and a drink, and enjoy a film under the Northern Territory stars.

Darwin Deckchair Cinema
WWII Oil Storage Tunnels

WWII Oil Storage Tunnels

4/5(11 reviews)

Find out about the history of Darwin with a stop at WWII Oil Storage Tunnels. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

WWII Oil Storage Tunnels
Wave Lagoon

Wave Lagoon

4.5/5(144 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Wave Lagoon, a lovely green space in Warf Precinct. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Wave Lagoon
Bicentennial Park showing a park and tropical scenes

Bicentennial Park

4/5(133 reviews)

Take a break from the city and stroll through this calming natural space. Pass harbour views, native flora and sobering war monuments.

Bicentennial Park

Top The Esplanade Hotel & Accommodation Deals

Darwin City Hotel

Darwin City Hotel

4 out of 5
59 Smith Street Darwin NT
Darwin City Hotel
Palms City Resort

Palms City Resort

4 out of 5
64 Esplanade Darwin NT
Palms City Resort
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

4 out of 5
31 Woods Street Darwin NT
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
Argus Hotel Darwin

Argus Hotel Darwin

3.5 out of 5
13 Shepherd Street Darwin NT
Argus Hotel Darwin
Hilton Darwin

Hilton Darwin

5 out of 5
32 Mitchell Street Darwin NT
Hilton Darwin
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin

4 out of 5
6 Carey Street Darwin NT
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin
Mantra on the Esplanade

Mantra on the Esplanade

4.5 out of 5
88 The Esplanade Darwin NT
Mantra on the Esplanade
Hilton Garden Inn Darwin

Hilton Garden Inn Darwin

4 out of 5
122 The Esplanade Darwin NT
Hilton Garden Inn Darwin
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade

DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade

4 out of 5
116 The Esplanade Darwin NT
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
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