Howard Springs 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.
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.
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.
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
Jumping Crocodile Cruise with lunch
Litchfield Tour & Crocodile - Crocodylus Park
LookAbout Darwin, Wetlands & Wildlife Premium Tour - Max 6 Guests
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Top hotels in Howard Springs
BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park
"Great little van Park with appropriate amenities, stayed here before and will be back. Only complaint and no fault of Big4 is Hotels.com dont pass along contact details so Big4 cant confirm arrival times or even if they have the room available despite a confirmation saying it is booked etc."
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
The Leea Darwin
"Great location and friendly staff. Lovely breakfast and restaurant food on an evening. Best shower I've had in a hotel. Unfortunately, the pool area was being upgraded during my stay (of which I was aware), but I was given a free voucher for entry to the wave lagoon as an alternative."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
"The staff service was very good. I was given a room I didn't want and the hotel pointed the finger at Hotels.com for selling rooms which they had been told were not available."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Rydges Darwin Central
"All good"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Palms City Resort
"Property well presented and very clean. Bed was very comfortable. Air con & ceiling fan were excellent Minor gripes..TV remote was hopeless. Kitchen sink tap was installed badly with water control lever in wrong place making difficult to use. Otherwise a great few days"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
"Property currently being renovated"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Howard Springs
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.
Berrimah
Restaurants and golf courses are just a few things travellers like about Berrimah. A stop by Flight Path Golf & Outdoor Recreation is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
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.
Charles Darwin
If you're spending some time in Charles Darwin, Darwin Harbour and World War II Display 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.
Winnellie
Visitors to Winnellie enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Darwin Aviation Museum is worth a stop.
