Palmerston Travel Guide
Darwin
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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 relaxing 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
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service
"Cage Of Death" Crocodile Swim and Entry to Crocosaurus Cove
Litchfield Waterfalls Small Group Tour with optional Crocodile Cruise
Darwin: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Crocosaurus Cove and RFDS Entry
Top hotels in Palmerston
Rydges Palmerston - Darwin
Very disorganized cehck in and reception staff .. the food for breakfast is poor.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Quest Palmerston
Great room great location
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Palms City Resort
I really liked this gotel. I stsyed in a bungalow and it was lovely, in amongst lush plants. Laundry room shared using tokens from the front desk. Staff friendly and helpful. Right on the ocean park so you can walk the park and get the ocean views.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
Great location, the p,ace was clean and the staff was friendly
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
The hotel is currently undergoing renovations. This hopefully will update rooms, facilities and overall presentation that at the moment it is lacking. The staff were respectful, kind and helpful, but they are dealing with not only the current disruption, but also guests reactions and issues. I would ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Hilton Darwin
Enjoyed our stay at the Hilton Staff were amazing
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Palmerston
Knuckey Lagoon
Travellers like the zoo in Knuckey Lagoon, and Crocodylus Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Howard Springs
You'll enjoy the parks and entertainment venues in Howard Springs. You might want to make time for a stop at Howard Springs Nature Park or Howard Springs Hunting Reserve.
Charles Darwin
If you're spending some time in Charles Darwin, Darwin Harbour and Charles Darwin National Park are top sights worth seeing.
Eaton
You might appreciate the restaurants and gardens in Eaton, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, TIO Stadium and Marrara Sports Complex are just a few notable stops.
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.
