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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 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
Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service
Top hotels in Nightcliff
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
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
Size of the room and view
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Palms City Resort
Yes
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin
Nice room, very helpful staff,great pool and rooftop area
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Convenient location and local to all the restaurants.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Darwin FreeSpirit Resort
Clean room
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Nightcliff
Coconut Grove
You'll appreciate the shopping during your time in Coconut Grove and you might want to plan a stop by TIO Stadium and Casuarina Beach while you're in the area.
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 TIO Stadium is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Fannie Bay
Travellers like the museums in Fannie Bay, and Fannie Bay Race Course is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Parap
Parap is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Parap Village Markets and 24HR Art.
