Palmerston 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
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 Palmerston
Rydges Palmerston - Darwin
The staff were wonderful and very polite. The room was very clean. I cannot fault the place at all
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Quest Palmerston
Clean rooms close to shopping centres and transport
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Palms City Resort
The location is fantastic. Watching sunset on Esplanade, and being able to sit in front of your room in lush green local flora, sipping coffee. BAGANA at reception was extremely friendly and helpful. So were other staff. Thank you for a memorable 3 day stay.
Reviewed on 9 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
Great view although room was small. Fridge did not shut properly and tap leaked.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Palmerston
Howard Springs
You'll enjoy the parks and entertainment venues in Howard Springs. You might want to make time for a stop at Howard Springs Nature Park or Howard Springs Hunting Reserve.
Charles Darwin
If you're spending some time in Charles Darwin, Darwin Harbour and World War II Display are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Winnellie
Visitors to Winnellie enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Darwin Aviation Museum is worth a stop.
Bayview
Travellers like the parks in Bayview, and Charles Darwin National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Marrara
Travellers like the restaurants in Marrara, and Marrara Sports Complex is a top attraction you might want to visit.
