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.
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
Top hotels in Howard Springs
BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park
Staff were kind beds were clean 👌
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Palms City Resort
Room was clean and a very convenient position to stay in Darwin.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Darwin City Hotel
The room was very clean and modern, as was the hotel.The staff was very friendly and helpful and the hotel was in an excellent central location.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Great staff especially at check in
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Darwin FreeSpirit Resort
Good
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
Pool
Reviewed on 17 Jan 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.
Knuckey Lagoon
Travellers like the zoo in Knuckey Lagoon, and Crocodylus Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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, Marrara Sports Complex and TIO Stadium are just a few notable stops.
Charles Darwin
If you're spending some time in Charles Darwin, Darwin Harbour and Charles Darwin National Park 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.
