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.
Bicentennial Park
Take a break from the city and stroll through this calming natural space. Pass harbour views, native flora and sobering war monuments.
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.
Aquascene
Head to Doctors Gully at high tide to see a natural phenomenon turned tourist attraction, as shoals of fish come to the shallow waters to be fed by hand.
Things to do
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service
Darwin: Crocosaurus Cove Entry & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tour
Top hotels in Darwin City Centre
Palms City Resort
Tropical and quiet. Walkable
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Hilton Darwin
Spotless room, great location, best hotel I’ve stayed in in Darwin
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Darwin City Hotel
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 15 Nov 2025
The Leea Darwin
Pleasant staff.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
Great service very clean
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
Very good rooms and very friendly staff
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Darwin City Centre
Stuart Park
While Stuart Park isn't home to many top sights, Mindil Beach Sunset Market and Mindil Beach Casino & Resort 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 Mindil Beach Sunset Market or Mindil Beach Casino & Resort 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.
Bayview
Travellers like the parks in Bayview, and Charles Darwin National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Parap
Parap is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Parap Village Markets and 24HR Art.
