Title: Visit The Gardens: Best of The Gardens, Darwin Travel 2025 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in The Gardens](https://expedia.ca/The-Gardens-Darwin-Hotels.0-n6216181-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Darwin](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Darwin.d6131317.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Darwin](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Darwin.d6131317.Travel-Guide-Activities)[The Gardens Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-The-Gardens.d6216181.Car-Rental-Guide)[The Gardens Vacations](https://expedia.ca/The-Gardens.d6216181.Destination-Travel-Guides) # The Gardens ## Darwin ![The Gardens](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/46000/46104-Mindil-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens featuring a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74487-George-Brown-Darwin-Botanic-Gardens.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens showing a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74483-George-Brown-Darwin-Botanic-Gardens.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens featuring a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74484-George-Brown-Darwin-Botanic-Gardens.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Gardens](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/90000/90433-Mindil-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit The Gardens Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Darwin travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Darwin.dx6131317) * * * ### Popular places to visit ![Mindil Beach which includes street performance, nightlife and performance art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/46000/46098-Mindil-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Mindil-Beach-The-Gardens.d6086861.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mindil Beach Sunset Market](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/538000/538863-mindil-beach-sunset-market.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mindil Beach Sunset Market You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Mindil Beach Sunset Market during your visit to Darwin. Wander the waterfront and picturesque gardens in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Mindil-Beach-Sunset-Market-The-Gardens.d553248621526972244.Vacation-Attraction) ![George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens showing a cascade](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74481-George-Brown-Darwin-Botanic-Gardens.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/George-Brown-Darwin-Botanic-Gardens-The-Gardens.d6086865.Vacation-Attraction) ![Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory showing interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/46000/46105-Museum-And-Art-Gallery-Of-The-Northern-Territory.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Museum-And-Art-Gallery-Of-The-Northern-Territory-The-Gardens.d6086869.Vacation-Attraction) #### SKYCITY Casino Why not try your luck with a visit to SKYCITY Casino during your visit to Darwin? Stroll along the area's waterfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants. 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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! (1,002 reviews) "Beautiful sunsets" Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F10%2F2025&endDate=17%2F10%2F2025&selected=43472&PinnedHotelID=43472&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6216181) ![Nomiki across the avenue](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34620000/34619500/34619426/281fa8a5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Nomiki across the avenue parap Book a stay at this golf apartment in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a water park. Popular attractions Mindil Beach and Darwin Waterfront are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews) "Enjoyed the pool as it was on the same level as the apartment. Easy drive/walk to beach or city." Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F10%2F2025&endDate=27%2F10%2F2025&selected=34619426&PinnedHotelID=34619426&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6216181) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F10%2F2025&endDate=27%2F10%2F2025&selected=34619426&PinnedHotelID=34619426&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6216181) ![DCH on Mitchell ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92940000/92934600/92934530/ad56822c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DCH on Mitchell 50 Mitchell St, Darwin, NT CA $92 CA $102 total Oct 13 - Oct 14 includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Darwin Waterfront and Mindil Beach are located ... 6.2/10 (63 reviews) "The room was clean. The air conditioning ran quiet and cool. Overall it was a very good stay." 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