The Gardens

Darwin

The Gardens
George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens featuring a garden
George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens showing a park
George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens featuring a park
The Gardens

Popular places to visit

Mindil Beach which includes street performance, nightlife and performance art

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.

Mindil Beach
Mindil Beach Sunset Market

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.

Mindil Beach Sunset Market
George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens showing a cascade

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.

George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory showing interior views

Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Learn the stories behind Aboriginal paintings, local wildlife, regional archaeology and the cyclone that flattened Darwin in this gallery that has free admission.

Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory

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.

SKYCITY Casino

Mindil Beach Casino & Resort

Why not try your luck with a visit to Mindil Beach Casino & Resort during your time in Darwin? Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's entertainment venues.

Mindil Beach Casino & Resort

Things to do

Darwin City Explorer

Darwin City Explorer Tour

CA $148
per adult
Darwin City Explorer Tour
Includes 1 hour Discover Darwin Harbour Cruise

Darwin Distilled Land and Sea Story Tour

CA $134
per adult
Darwin Distilled Land and Sea Story Tour
Cathedral Termite Mounds

Litchfield Premium Day Tour, 10 guests only, lunch included

CA $222
per adult
Litchfield Premium Day Tour, 10 guests only, lunch included
"Cage Of Death" Crocodile Swim and Entry to Crocosaurus Cove

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

CA $175
per traveller
"Cage Of Death" Crocodile Swim and Entry to Crocosaurus Cove
Darwin: Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Adelaide River Cruise

Darwin: Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Adelaide River Cruise

CA $49
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Darwin: Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Adelaide River Cruise
Darwin: Kakadu National Park Day Trip

Darwin: Kakadu National Park Day Trip

CA $808
per adult
Darwin: Kakadu National Park Day Trip
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The Gardens Hotel Deals

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

4 out of 5
Gilruth Avenue, The Gardens, NT
The price is CA $199 per night from Sep 8 to Sep 9
CA $199
CA $219 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Nice place and facilities but tv not working, couldn’t work out how to use the phone (so just called the hotel on my mobile to order room service), little bugs all through the room but that’s just tropical I guess. Friendly helpful staff, great pool - All in all pretty good"

Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2025

Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Nomiki across the avenue

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 ...
Top experience
"Everything we wanted."

Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2023

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Nomiki across the avenue
Darwin FreeSpirit Resort

Darwin FreeSpirit Resort

4 out of 5
901 Stuart Highway, Holtze, NT
The price is CA $152 per night from Sep 9 to Sep 10
CA $152
CA $152 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
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 Jul. 29, 2025

Darwin FreeSpirit Resort
Palms City Resort

Palms City Resort

4 out of 5
64 Esplanade, Darwin, NT
The price is CA $217 per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
CA $217
CA $247 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Boutique style accommodation, clean, convenient to parks and waterfront."

Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2025

Palms City Resort
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

4 out of 5
31 Woods Street, Darwin, NT
The price is CA $197 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
CA $197
CA $216 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Nice enough property however cleaning left a bit to be desired."

Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2025

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
Rydges Darwin Central

Rydges Darwin Central

4 out of 5
21 Knuckey Street, Darwin, NT
The price is CA $181 per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
CA $181
CA $199 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
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 in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"Great location to explore Darwin city. Clean rooms. Front of motel was dirty with rubbish and cigarette butts was a bit off putting but inside was very clean."

Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2025

Rydges Darwin Central
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Other neighbourhoods around The Gardens

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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.

Stuart Park
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Cullen Bay

3/5(1 area review)

While visiting Cullen Bay, you might make a stop by sights like Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach.

Cullen Bay
Darwin showing street scenes

Darwin City Centre

4.5/5(26 area reviews)

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.

Darwin City Centre
Aquascene showing marine life

Larrakeyah

Beaches, restaurants, and shopping are just a few things travelers enjoy about Larrakeyah. Check out Cullen Bay Marina or Mindil Beach while you're exploring the area.

Larrakeyah
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Parap

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

Parap
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Fannie Bay

Travelers like the museums in Fannie Bay, and Darwin Harbour is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Fannie Bay

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