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 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
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 Eaton
Novotel Darwin Airport
My room was clean and tidy, my bed was comfortable. It was easy to relax. The food on the menu including breakfast was fresh and delicious with lots of different choices.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Mercure Darwin Airport Resort
My room was clean and fresh, every day house keeping came and remade my bed and changed my towels and restocked everything I used. Breakfast cantered for all tastes, it was very nice. All the meals I ate at hotel was very nice.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Ibis Darwin Airport Hotel
All good
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Palms City Resort
Tropical and quiet. Walkable
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Great staff especially at check in
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Darwin FreeSpirit Resort
Good
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
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.
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.
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 Marrara Sports Complex and Casuarina Beach while you're in the area.
Charles Darwin
If you're spending some time in Charles Darwin, Darwin Harbour and Charles Darwin National Park 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.
