Bayview
Darwin
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 relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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.

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.
Things to do

Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Kakadu Wildlife Rock Art with optional Crocodile Cruise Small Group Tour

75-minute Die Another Day Jet Skiing in Darwin

WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service

Litchfield National Park from Darwin Top End Day Trip

Litchfield Waterfalls Small Group Tour with optional Crocodile Cruise
Top hotels in Bayview

Palms City Resort
Friendly and helpful staff. Clean room and beautiful gardens and surrounds. Very private spa villa. Loved it and will defintely stay again
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
Ideal position. Clean room with a beautiful view.All staff we met were very polite and helpful. Bar and restaurant good, could have had a few more choices in restaurant.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Very dated.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

The Leea Darwin
Hotel smell terrible, jack hammering where the pool use to be.t.v not working. Staff were rude & not helpful they were actually rude for mo reason.the carpet in the room has stains.all the xatpet threw out the hotel was filthy.i wouldnt advise anyone to stay here
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Hilton Darwin

Novotel Darwin Airport
Good spot for airport transfer. Be aware they rent the pool and restaurant out to all and sundry, so the purported ‚ resort‘ vibe can be easily killed off with three kid’s birthday parties taking up the pool and an adult party in the restaurant.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bayview

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.

Winnellie
Visitors to Winnellie enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Darwin Aviation Museum is worth a stop.

Parap
Parap is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Parap Village Markets and 24HR Art.

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

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.
