Top End Travel Guide
Where to stay in Top End
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.
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Cullen Bay Marina
Explore the waterfront in Darwin with a trip to Cullen Bay Marina. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Crocosaurus Cove
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.
Activities
Sunset 3-Hour Cruise from Darwin with Dinner and Sparkling Wine
Katherine Gorge & Edith Falls, 4WD, 4-6 Guests from Darwin
Half-Day Crocodile & Nature Explorer Tour
Litchfield & Jumping Crocodile Cruise, 4WD, 6 Max, ex Darwin
Darwin City Sights and Jumping Crocodile Cruise
- Parliament House
- Brown's Mart Theatre
- Darwin Waterfront
- Mindil Beach
- The Esplanade
- Cullen Bay Marina
- Darwin Convention Centre
- Mindil Beach Sunset Market
- Casuarina Beach
- Hidden Valley Raceway
- Smith Street Mall
- SKYCITY Casino
- Fort Hill Wharf
- Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
- Stokes Hill Wharf
- Marrara Sports Complex
- George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
- Darwin Entertainment Centre
- Parap Village Markets
- TIO Stadium
- Casuarina Coastal Reserve
- Charles Darwin University
- Bicentennial Park
- Casuarina Square
- Darwin Aviation Museum
- Darwin Deckchair Cinema
- St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Cathedral
- Darwin War Memorial