Visit Nightcliff
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.
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
Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Day Trip from Darwin
Litchfield Waterfalls Small Group Tour with optional Crocodile Cruise
Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket
Kakadu National Park Explorer Tour from Darwin
Top hotels in Nightcliff
Argus Hotel Darwin
We had a great 10 night stay! The room was very clean and comfortable. Continental breakfast was certainly satisfying. The staff were polite and attentive. I'd be happy to stay there again
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
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Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Convenient location and local to all the restaurants.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
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 Nov 15, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
The hotel was lovely, as was the swimming pool and breakfast. Lovely and clean and nice surroundings inside the hotel
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025
Darwin FreeSpirit Resort
Very good accommodation and friendly staff for reasonable price.
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Nightcliff
Coconut Grove
Coconut Grove is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can plan an outing to Marrara Sports Complex and Casuarina Beach while you're in town.
Rapid Creek
While visiting Rapid Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Casuarina Beach and Darwin Harbour.
Ludmilla
Ludmilla might not have many top sights, but Fannie Bay Race Course and Parap Village Markets are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Marrara
Travelers like the restaurants in Marrara, and Marrara Sports Complex is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Fannie Bay
Travelers like the museums in Fannie Bay, and Fannie Bay Race Course is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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 Marrara Sports Complex or TIO Stadium.
