City of Gunn-Palmerston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit City of Gunn-Palmerston
Where to stay in City of Gunn-Palmerston
Palmerston
Palmerston is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you want to see more of the larger area, you might add a stop by Howard Springs Nature Park to your list.
Gunn
Howard Springs Nature Park is one noteworthy place to stop while you're exploring Gunn and the surrounding area.
Rydges Palmerston - Darwin
Nice
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Quest Palmerston
Clean room, friendly helpful staff good balcony to watch the cyclone effects from!
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Argus Hotel Darwin
Service was excellent. Staffs were professional and friendly. One of the best hotel in Australia that I have stayed.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Quest Palmerston
Clean room, friendly helpful staff good balcony to watch the cyclone effects from!
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin
Great stay overall. The location is excellent, the rooms are a decent size and comfortable, and the rooftop bar is a real highlight with magnificent views.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Argus Apartments Darwin
Location was close to the CBD and an easy walk to the bus terminal. Our unit was very spacious and clean. It was also excellent to have the full kitchen and dishwasher. My daughter, grandkids and I were delighted that we chose Argus for our stay. Staff were pleasant and helpful.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
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.
George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
Admire bush orchid displays, spiky palms and local bird species as you explore one of Darwin’s most diverse natural environments.
Things to do
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service
