Darwin City Centre
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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.
The Esplanade
During your trip to Darwin, you can do some window-shopping at The Esplanade. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
Darwin Deckchair Cinema
Watch the sunset from the tropical gardens, grab a meal and a drink, and enjoy a film under the Northern Territory stars.
Aquascene
Head to Doctors Gully at high tide to see a natural phenomenon turned tourist attraction, as shoals of fish come to the shallow waters to be fed by hand.
Bicentennial Park
Take a break from the city and stroll through this calming natural space. Pass harbour views, native flora and sobering war monuments.
Things to do
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket
75-minute Die Another Day Jet Skiing in Darwin
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service
Top hotels in Darwin City Centre
Palms City Resort
Clean room. Nice size, but there was quite a bit of noise at night time - people running around and screaming and shouting.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hilton Darwin
Enjoyed our stay at the Hilton Staff were amazing
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
room was ok, pool was closed
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
The Leea Darwin
Clean room, decor bit outdated but I noticed lots of renovations being done, new pool going in as well. Friendly staff. Gave me an upgrade.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Darwin City Hotel
The staff were really friendly and the room was nice and clean. But, while I stayed for three nights, I did not get my room cleaned once. Even when I asked for new towels in the morning, they were not delivered when I came back in the afternoon. They said the computer system to manage cleaning was ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Darwin City Centre
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.
The Gardens
Beaches, restaurants and casinos are just a few things travellers enjoy about The Gardens. Check out SKYCITY Casino or Mindil Beach Sunset Market while you're exploring the area.
Cullen Bay
If you're spending some time in Cullen Bay, Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Larrakeyah
Beaches, restaurants and shopping are some highlights of Larrakeyah. Make a stop by Cullen Bay Marina or Mindil Beach while you're exploring.
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 Fannie Bay Race Course.
Bayview
Travellers like the parks in Bayview, and Charles Darwin National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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