Palmerston

Darwin

Palmerston

Popular places to visit

Mindil Beach which includes street performance, night scenes and nightlife

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
Darwin Waterfront showing swimming as well as a large group of people

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.

Darwin Waterfront
Darwin featuring food

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.

The Esplanade
Cullen Bay Marina

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.

Cullen Bay Marina
Mindil Beach Sunset Market

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.

Mindil Beach Sunset Market
Crocosaurus Cove

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.

Crocosaurus Cove

Things to do

Kakadu Wildlife Rock Art with optional Crocodile Cruise Small Group Tour

Kakadu Wildlife Rock Art with optional Crocodile Cruise Small Group Tour

RM651
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kakadu Wildlife Rock Art with optional Crocodile Cruise Small Group Tour
Darwin: Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Adelaide River Cruise

Darwin: Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Adelaide River Cruise

RM152
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Darwin: Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Adelaide River Cruise
Katherine Gorge - Nitmiluk National Park - Full Day Tour

Katherine Gorge - Nitmiluk National Park - Full Day Tour

RM1,659
per adult
Katherine Gorge - Nitmiluk National Park - Full Day Tour
"Cage Of Death" Crocodile Swim and Entry to Crocosaurus Cove

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

RM540
per traveller
"Cage Of Death" Crocodile Swim and Entry to Crocosaurus Cove
Darwin: Kakadu National Park Day Trip

Darwin: Kakadu National Park Day Trip

RM2,490
per adult
Darwin: Kakadu National Park Day Trip
Darwin City Explorer

Darwin City Explorer Tour

RM457
per adult
Darwin City Explorer Tour
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Top hotels in Palmerston

Rydges Palmerston - Darwin

Rydges Palmerston - Darwin

4.5 out of 5
15 Maluka Drive, Palmerston, NT
The price is RM623 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
RM623
RM686 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (437 reviews)
The reviews were right. Excellent place to stay
"We chose Palmerston area rather than Darwin itself for convenience to where we needed to be. Also it was much more reasonably priced and the reviews of Darwin city hotels were generally pretty low whereas Rydges had rave reviews. We can see why. We have stayed in many hotels both in Oz and overseas ..."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Rydges Palmerston - Darwin
Quest Palmerston

Quest Palmerston

4 out of 5
18 The Boulevard, Palmerston, NT
The price is RM645 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
RM645
RM710 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Howard Springs Nature Park and Flight ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (263 reviews)
"Good location, amenities all that you need. Service was lovely. $10/day for secure parking was not expected."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Quest Palmerston
Darwin FreeSpirit Resort

Darwin FreeSpirit Resort

4 out of 5
901 Stuart Highway, Holtze, NT
The price is RM466 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
RM466
RM466 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star holiday park in Darwin. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Flight Path Golf & Outdoor Recreation and ...
8/10 Very Good! (432 reviews)
"Found the male manager to be very rude But the young lad Lachlan was very polite and gave us great service"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Darwin FreeSpirit Resort
Palms City Resort

Palms City Resort

4 out of 5
64 Esplanade, Darwin, NT
The price is RM592 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
RM592
RM674 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly motel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Central to a lot of venues and pubs.Walking distance to the waterfront. Beds were comfortable and staff were very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Palms City Resort
Mindil Beach Casino Resort

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

4 out of 5
Gilruth Avenue, The Gardens, NT
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Room was excellent and clean, bed was comfortable, having access directly to the lagoon pool was very convenient. Dining options was ok food was lovely, just no lounge area to sit and relax with a coffee and cake. Not really walkable to CBD but only $10-$15 in Uber. Walking path along beach front ..."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

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Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

4 out of 5
31 Woods Street, Darwin, NT
The price is RM720 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
RM720
RM792 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The views were amazing"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Palmerston

Crocodylus Park showing general coastal views, zoo animals and dangerous animals

Knuckey Lagoon

Travellers like the zoo in Knuckey Lagoon, and Crocodylus Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Knuckey Lagoon
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Berrimah

Restaurants and golf courses are just a few things travellers like about Berrimah. A stop by Flight Path Golf & Outdoor Recreation is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Berrimah
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Howard Springs

You'll enjoy the parks and entertainment venues in Howard Springs. You might want to make time for a stop at Howard Springs Nature Park or Howard Springs Hunting Reserve.

Howard Springs
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Hidden Valley

Travellers like the parks in Hidden Valley, and Hidden Valley Raceway is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Hidden Valley
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Charles Darwin

If you're spending some time in Charles Darwin, Darwin Harbour and Charles Darwin National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Charles Darwin
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Eaton

You might appreciate the restaurants and gardens in Eaton, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, TIO Stadium and Marrara Sports Complex are just a few notable stops.

Eaton

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