Leanyer
Darwin
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 savor 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 browse for the perfect souvenirs at Mindil Beach Sunset Market during your visit to Darwin. Wander the waterfront and picturesque gardens in the area.

Crocosaurus Cove
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.
Things to do

Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Day Trip from Darwin

Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket

Kakadu National Park Explorer Tour from Darwin

Darwin Harbour Bombing of Darwin Cruise

WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service
Top hotels in Leanyer

Palms City Resort
We enjoyed our stay in our dinky bungalow. Lovely pool. The cleaning staff were very friendly and smiley. We were very upset when we arrived because the chef was on holiday so there was no food! We had to rush out to buy food as soon as we arrived ---not ideal! Why did you not send us a message so ...
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026

Mindil Beach Casino Resort
The room was nice the food was poor. Not much of a choice. Each morning woken up bye noisy work men on there speaker phone. Flashing lights on work trucks. And the worse Casino i have been to. Glad I only booked four nights. Moved to a better and cheaper motel. I wouldn’t recommend staying ...
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026

Hilton Darwin

DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
Great service very clean
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
Great breakfast on offer, better than other darwin hotel offerings
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

The Leea Darwin
Other neighbourhoods around Leanyer

Casuarina
Travelers like the shopping in Casuarina, and Casuarina Square is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Rapid Creek
While visiting Rapid Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Casuarina Beach and Darwin Harbour.

Eaton
If you're spending time in Eaton, you might enjoy its restaurants and gardens. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by TIO Stadium or Marrara Sports Complex.

Nightcliff
Nightcliff might not have many top sights, but Casuarina Beach and TIO Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Coconut Grove
Coconut Grove is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can plan an outing to TIO Stadium and Casuarina Beach while you're in town.

Winnellie
Visitors to Winnellie enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Darwin Aviation Museum is worth a stop.
