Casuarina 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.
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
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service
Darwin Harbour Gaze and Graze Sunset Cruise
Litchfield National Park from Darwin Top End Day Trip
Darwin: Hand Feed Fish at Aquascene, Doctors Gully
Top hotels in Casuarina
Palms City Resort
Did not appreciate cold showers half the time plus wifi had an issue
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
The Leea Darwin
Shops near the hotel
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Rydges Darwin Central
Room was clean, staff were friendly & helpful, no kitchen, order meals from a cafe
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
The view from our apartment was outstanding. Room layout good as well. The free breakfast was ok - very basic, but you could upgrade by paying extra. Great location - easy to walk to the Waterfront or to catch the Hop on Hop off bus.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
did not used the pool.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Nightcap at the Cavenagh
A
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Casuarina
Rapid Creek
If you're spending some time in Rapid Creek, Casuarina Beach and Darwin Harbour are top sights worth seeing.
Marrara
Travellers like the restaurants in Marrara, and Marrara Sports Complex is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Nightcliff
While there might not be top attractions in Nightcliff, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Casuarina Beach and Marrara Sports Complex.
Coconut Grove
You'll appreciate the shopping during your time in Coconut Grove and you might want to plan a stop by Marrara Sports Complex and Casuarina Beach while you're in the area.
Eaton
You might appreciate the restaurants and gardens in Eaton, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Marrara Sports Complex and TIO Stadium are just a few notable stops.
Ludmilla
When in Ludmilla, you can plan a visit to Fannie Bay Race Course and Parap Village Markets, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
