The Gardens Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

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

Litchfield Premium Day Tour, 10 guests only, lunch included

"Cage Of Death" Crocodile Swim and Entry to Crocosaurus Cove

Darwin: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Crocosaurus Cove and RFDS Entry
Our pick of the best The Gardens Hotel Deals

Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Reviewed on 20 Aug. 2025

Nomiki across the avenue
Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2023

Darwin FreeSpirit Resort
Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Palms City Resort
Reviewed on 19 Aug. 2025

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

Rydges Darwin Central
Reviewed on 24 Aug. 2025
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.

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.

Fannie Bay
Travellers like the museums in Fannie Bay, and Darwin Harbour is a top attraction you might want to visit.
- Places of interest
- What kind of hotels are in The Gardens?
- Hotels Near Darwin, Northern Territory
- Which hotel chains are in The Gardens?
- More holiday ideas
- Mindil Beach
- Mindil Beach Sunset Market
- SKYCITY Casino
- George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
- Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
- Darwin Waterfront
- The Esplanade
- Cullen Bay Marina
- Darwin Convention Centre
- Casuarina Beach
- Fort Hill Wharf
- Darwin Harbour
- Darwin War Memorial
- Smith Street Mall
- Charles Darwin University
- Hidden Valley Raceway
- Darwin Entertainment Centre
- Stokes Hill Wharf
- Darwin Deckchair Cinema
- Wave Lagoon
- Crocodylus Park
- St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Cathedral
- Marrara Sports Complex
- Charles Darwin National Park
- Parap Village Markets
- Aquascene
- Bicentennial Park
- Casuarina Square
What kind of hotels are in The Gardens?
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