Title: Visit Palmerston: Best of Palmerston, Darwin Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Palmerston](https://expedia.ca/Palmerston-Darwin-Hotels.0-n6131326-0.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)[Palmerston Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Palmerston.d6131326.Car-Rental-Guide)[Palmerston Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Palmerston.d6131326.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Palmerston ## Darwin ![Darwin Australia - February 22, 2019: Town Hall Ruins downtown now set in green park under blue sky with white clouds. Couple of standing walls are left.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131326/b0ebbfae-6d36-4d80-ada4-3fa20460618c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Darwin Australia - February 22, 2019: Town Hall Ruins downtown now set in green park under blue sky with white clouds. Couple of standing walls are left.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131326/b0ebbfae-6d36-4d80-ada4-3fa20460618c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Palmerston Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Darwin travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Darwin.dx6131317) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Darwin Waterfront which includes swimming as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6247958/add7fe84-0b81-4eed-bad9-d3ae0c7144f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Darwin Waterfront 4.5/5(16 reviews) Explore Darwin’s scenic waterfront, where you can swim in the wave pool, see turtles up close and dine in restaurants overlooking the sea. [](https://expedia.ca/Darwin-Waterfront-Darwin-City-Centre.d6247958.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mindil Beach which includes street performance, nightlife and performance art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086861/7fd12aab-47d8-4fe5-b81c-23ad2e28071c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mindil Beach 4/5(3 reviews) 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) ![Darwin showing food](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526965823/c8fccced-493c-4e52-9172-ae25a62eee6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Esplanade 4/5(14 reviews) During your trip to Darwin, you can do some window-shopping at The Esplanade. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/The-Esplanade-Darwin.d553248621526965823.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cullen Bay Marina featuring a coastal town, a sunset and a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6216141/3e7617a3-d5a5-4ace-a8df-c11cccde1b3e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cullen Bay Marina 4/5(4 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Cullen-Bay-Marina-Darwin.d6216141.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mindil Beach Sunset Market showing markets and food](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526972244/3033dd0c-b5ab-4bec-8c9a-7fb7bf927862.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mindil Beach Sunset Market 5/5(1 review) 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://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086865/651a0952-7029-439a-aec1-60aefde3cb37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens 4.5/5(2 reviews) 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) ### Things to do ![Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/470652/ee3580b5-55d9-443a-bbbe-1a2ee9634cf4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour CA $45 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/darwin-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a470652.activity-details) ![Picture 1 for Activity Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4524495/248ad198-f5de-427c-824f-ef742e24cadb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket CA $37 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/crocosaurus-cove-general-admission-ticket.a4524495.activity-details) ![WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4851799/21417885-f75b-4aca-b5c5-0dae0e481f6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service CA $28 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/wwii-bombing-of-darwin-royal-flying-doctor-service.a4851799.activity-details) ![Darwin: Crocosaurus Cove and RFDS Entry](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4598510/b6be82a2-94f1-4732-b0e5-70b7db05995d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Darwin: Crocosaurus Cove and RFDS Entry CA $63 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/darwin-crocosaurus-cove-and-rfds-entry.a4598510.activity-details) ![Darwin: Crocosaurus Cove Entry & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44518623/e59c8ca5-600f-400d-8bc6-6aa72f3fd87d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Darwin: Crocosaurus Cove Entry & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tour CA $76 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/darwin-crocosaurus-cove-entry-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a44518623.activity-details) ![Kakadu National Park Explorer Tour from Darwin](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/180453/46848711-05a6-404c-a1e8-4cbd3ec478f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kakadu National Park Explorer Tour from Darwin CA $381 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/kakadu-national-park-explorer-tour-from-darwin.a180453.activity-details) [See all activities in Darwin](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Darwin.d6131317.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Palmerston Hotel Deals ![Rydges Palmerston - Darwin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11890000/11887200/11887141/b88a5e5a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Palmerston - Darwin 15 Maluka Drive Palmerston NT CA $146 CA $160 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this 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! (453 reviews) Nice Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=11887141&PinnedHotelID=11887141&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131326) ![Quest Palmerston](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3917900/3917876/ac74bfa8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quest Palmerston 18 The Boulevard Palmerston NT CA $139 CA $153 total Feb 14 - Feb 15 includes taxes & fees Stay at this aparthotel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Howard Springs Nature Park and Flight Path Golf ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (280 reviews) Clean room, friendly helpful staff good balcony to watch the cyclone effects from! Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026&selected=3917876&PinnedHotelID=3917876&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131326) ![Palms City Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2654300/2654225/f6d08c42_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Palms City Resort 64 Esplanade Darwin NT CA $154 CA $176 total Feb 11 - Feb 12 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this 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! (1,001 reviews) Loved the check-in, which included Sammy the parrot! Super friendly staff. A good walkable location for many of the sights in Darwin. The pool was great, and the room was good for the price. I would definitely recommend and would return if in the NT. Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=2654225&PinnedHotelID=2654225&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131326) ![Mindil Beach Casino Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/43500/43472/1c9a20e3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mindil Beach Casino Resort Gilruth Avenue The Gardens NT CA $167 CA $184 total Feb 9 - Feb 10 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this 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! (999 reviews) Great staff especially at check in Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=43472&PinnedHotelID=43472&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131326) ![Hilton Darwin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19400/19312/75c251d5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Darwin 32 Mitchell Street Darwin NT CA $180 CA $197 total Feb 14 - Feb 15 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Darwin. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (82 reviews) Spotless room, great location, best hotel I’ve stayed in in Darwin Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026&selected=19312&PinnedHotelID=19312&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131326) ![Darwin City Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21440000/21430900/21430819/8a692492_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Darwin City Hotel 59 Smith Street Darwin NT CA $123 CA $136 total Feb 11 - Feb 12 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (634 reviews) The room was very clean and modern, as was the hotel.The staff was very friendly and helpful and the hotel was in an excellent central location. Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=21430819&PinnedHotelID=21430819&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6131326) [See all 587 properties in Palmerston](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=07%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6131326) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Darwin-Knuckey-Lagoon.dx6216179) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Darwin-Howard-Springs.dx6339777) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hidden Valley Travelers like the parks in Hidden Valley, and Hidden Valley Raceway is a top attraction you might want to visit. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Darwin-Eaton.dx553248634374218836) ![Australian Aviation Heritage Centre showing an aircraft and aircraft](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6244479/03e72e20-7b37-47a4-bc97-4a99cafb049c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Winnellie Visitors to Winnellie enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Darwin Aviation Museum is worth a stop. [](https://expedia.ca/Darwin-Winnellie.dx6125077) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Palmerston ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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