Top End
Travel Guide
Visit Top End
Where to stay in Top End
Darwin City Centre
Darwin City Centre is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Smith Street Mall and The Esplanade while you're in town.
Palmerston
Noted for its restaurants and shopping, you might consider exploring all Palmerston has to offer. You won't have to venture far to check out nearby attractions like Howard Springs Nature Park.
Stuart Park
Though Stuart Park might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mindil Beach Sunset Market and SKYCITY Casino.
Cullen Bay
While visiting Cullen Bay, you might make a stop by sights like Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach.
Nightcliff
Nightcliff might not have many top sights, but Casuarina Beach and TIO Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
The Gardens
Beaches, restaurants, and casinos are some highlights of The Gardens. Make a stop by SKYCITY Casino or Mindil Beach Sunset Market while you're exploring.
Palms City Resort
We enjoyed our stay in our dinky bungalow. Lovely pool. The cleaning staff were very friendly and smiley. We were very upset when we arrived because the chef was on holiday so there was no food! We had to rush out to buy food as soon as we arrived ---not ideal! Why did you not send us a message so ...
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Clean room but staff a bit lacking
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
Hilton Darwin
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin
Nice big room.
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront
Hot water was an issue. On my first day, a staff member came to my room and confirmed that
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
Coconut Grove Holiday Apartments
I payed for a pet friendly room for too night witch was already a lot of money for the condition of there room. But when we arrived they made us pay a 100$ more for the room. Room had broken furniture and not a nought utensils for 4 people.
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026
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.
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.
Kakadu National Park
This protected expanse of grassy plains, maroon-coloured cliffs and monsoon rivers offers some of the best hiking, boating, and camping opportunities in Australia.
The Esplanade
During your trip to Darwin, you can do some window-shopping at The Esplanade. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Litchfield National Park
Bring a camera to capture the streaming waterfalls, unique rock formations and clear swimming holes of this dynamic landscape in Australia’s Top End.
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.
Things to do
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