Eaton Travel Guide
Darwin
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.
The Esplanade
During your trip to Darwin, you can do some window-shopping at The Esplanade. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
Mindil Beach Sunset Market
You can enjoy retail therapy at Mindil Beach Sunset Market during your stay in Darwin. Wander the waterfront and picturesque gardens in the area.
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.
Things to do
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service
Top hotels in Eaton
Novotel Darwin Airport
Nice surroundings
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Mercure Darwin Airport Resort
Room was clean quiet and spacious
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Ibis Darwin Airport Hotel
Great place for a night when landing or before you leave
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Argus Hotel Darwin
Amazing customer service and the room was absolutely fantastic. The bed was super comfy.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
Pool was out of order few days after cyclone. Would have booked elsewhere had we known. Queen bed was 2 uncomfortable single beds pushed together. Ocean view was fantastic. Continental breakfast was average.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
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
Other neighbourhoods around Eaton
Winnellie
Visitors to Winnellie enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Darwin Aviation Museum is worth a stop.
Bayview
Travellers like the parks in Bayview, and Charles Darwin National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Coconut Grove
You'll appreciate the shopping during your time in Coconut Grove and you might want to plan a stop by TIO Stadium and Casuarina Beach while you're in the area.
Charles Darwin
If you're spending some time in Charles Darwin, Charles Darwin National Park and Darwin Harbour are top sights worth seeing.
Rapid Creek
If you're spending some time in Rapid Creek, Casuarina Beach and Darwin Harbour are top sights worth seeing.
Parap
Parap is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Parap Village Markets and 24HR Art.
