Palmerston Travel Guide

Darwin

Palmerston

Popular places to visit

Mindil Beach which includes nightlife, street performance and performance art

Mindil Beach

4/5(8 reviews)

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.

Mindil Beach
Darwin Waterfront which includes swimming as well as a large group of people

Darwin Waterfront

4.5/5(16 reviews)

Explore Darwin’s scenic waterfront, where you can swim in the wave pool, see turtles up close and dine in restaurants overlooking the sea.

Darwin Waterfront
Darwin featuring food

The Esplanade

4.5/5(18 reviews)

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.

The Esplanade
Cullen Bay Marina

Cullen Bay Marina

4/5(9 reviews)

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.

Cullen Bay Marina
Mindil Beach Sunset Market

Mindil Beach Sunset Market

4.5/5(7 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Mindil Beach Sunset Market during your stay in Darwin. Wander the waterfront and picturesque gardens in the area.

Mindil Beach Sunset Market
Crocosaurus Cove

Crocosaurus Cove

4/5(3 reviews)

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.

Crocosaurus Cove

Things to do

Darwin City Explorer

Darwin City Explorer Tour

฿3,521
per adult
Darwin City Explorer Tour
Darwin: Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Adelaide River Cruise

Darwin: Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Adelaide River Cruise

฿1,174
per adult
Darwin: Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Adelaide River Cruise
Darwin: Kakadu National Park Day Trip

Darwin: Kakadu National Park Day Trip

฿19,186
per adult
Darwin: Kakadu National Park Day Trip
Private Majestic Walking Tour in Darwin with Historical Sites

Darwin’s Historic Charms - Guided Walking Tour

฿11,945
per adult
Darwin’s Historic Charms - Guided Walking Tour
Darwin Supercars

Darwin Supercars

฿142,603
per adult
Darwin Supercars
"Cage Of Death" Crocodile Swim and Entry to Crocosaurus Cove

"Cage Of Death" Crocodile Swim and Entry to Crocosaurus Cove

฿4,162
per traveller
"Cage Of Death" Crocodile Swim and Entry to Crocosaurus Cove
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Top hotels in Palmerston

Quest Palmerston

Quest Palmerston

4 out of 5
18 The Boulevard, Palmerston, NT
The price is ฿6,103 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿6,103
฿6,714 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Howard Springs Nature Park and Flight ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (258 reviews)
"Good location, amenities all that you need. Service was lovely. $10/day for secure parking was not expected."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Quest Palmerston
Rydges Palmerston - Darwin

Rydges Palmerston - Darwin

4.5 out of 5
15 Maluka Drive, Palmerston, NT
The price is ฿5,648 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿5,648
฿6,213 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (431 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel!! Very comfortable and clean, it’s a great spot if you’re wanting to explore the NT and not just Darwin, we did day trips to Litchfield and Adelaide River. Great restaurant for dinner and we had lovely drinks by the pool. We had planned to stay at a different hotel for our second ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Rydges Palmerston - Darwin
Darwin FreeSpirit Resort

Darwin FreeSpirit Resort

4 out of 5
901 Stuart Highway, Holtze, NT
The price is ฿3,978 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿3,978
฿3,978 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star holiday park in Darwin. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools and a garden. Popular attractions Flight Path Golf & Outdoor Recreation and Crocodylus ...
8/10 Very Good! (432 reviews)
"Found the male manager to be very rude But the young lad Lachlan was very polite and gave us great service"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Darwin FreeSpirit Resort
Mindil Beach Casino Resort

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

4 out of 5
Gilruth Avenue, The Gardens, NT
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Mindil Beach was excellent, great value for money, new pool area was fabulous, old one was nice too. Restaurants were all very very high standard, and never saw a staff member that didn't have a freindly greeting and a smile."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

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Mindil Beach Casino Resort
The Cavenagh

The Cavenagh

3.5 out of 5
12 Cavenagh Street, Darwin, NT
The price is ฿2,566 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿2,566
฿2,822 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Darwin. Enjoy daily housekeeping, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (962 reviews)
"Fabulous position, short walk to waterfront & bus terminal. Venue perhaps a little 'tired' but pool area excellent, Rooms clean & well serviced. Staff amazing, very helpful & courteous, shout out to Joy-Joy receptionist & front of house for accommodation. Good live entertainment. Food good, menu ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

The Cavenagh
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade

DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade

4 out of 5
116 The Esplanade, Darwin, NT
The price is ฿5,123 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿5,123
฿5,635 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Darwin. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (995 reviews)
"Amazing"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
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Other neighbourhoods around Palmerston

Crocodylus Park which includes zoo animals, dangerous animals and general coastal views

Knuckey Lagoon

Travellers like the zoo in Knuckey Lagoon, and Crocodylus Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Knuckey Lagoon
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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.

Berrimah
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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.

Howard Springs
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Hidden Valley

Travellers like the parks in Hidden Valley, and Hidden Valley Raceway is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Hidden Valley
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Charles Darwin

If you're spending some time in Charles Darwin, Darwin Harbour and Charles Darwin National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Charles Darwin
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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 Hidden Valley Raceway are just a few notable stops.

Eaton

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