Darwin City Centre Travel Guide
Darwin
Visit Darwin City Centre
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.
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.
Darwin War Memorial
You can learn about the history of Darwin with a visit to Darwin War Memorial. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Darwin Deckchair Cinema
Watch the sunset from the tropical gardens, grab a meal and a drink, and enjoy a film under the Northern Territory stars.
Wave Lagoon
Explore the great outdoors at Wave Lagoon, a lovely green space in Warf Precinct. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service
Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Darwin City Centre
Courtyard By Marriott Darwin
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Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Darwin City Hotel
Clean rooms, close to shops
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
DCH on Mitchell
The room was clean. The air conditioning ran quiet and cool. Overall it was a very good stay.
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Palms City Resort
Air-conditioning was good. Clean room with small balcony overlooking the pool.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
We had an excellent night here, the view was amazing perfect to see the sunset. Staff were very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin
Always nice to stay here.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Darwin City Centre
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.
Cullen Bay
If you're spending some time in Cullen Bay, Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Larrakeyah
Beaches, restaurants and shopping are some highlights of Larrakeyah. Make a stop by Cullen Bay Marina or Mindil Beach while you're exploring.
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 Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.
Bayview
Travellers like the parks in Bayview, and Charles Darwin National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
