Palmerston
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 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
Sunset 3-Hour Cruise from Darwin with Dinner and Sparkling Wine
Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls
Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket
Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Day Trip from Darwin
Top hotels in Palmerston
Rydges Palmerston - Darwin
Excellent apartment, everything you need! Nice pool and alfresco area. Unfortunately you do need a car if you’re going to get around Darwin itself as it’s too far out of the city centre for many of the major attractions and markets without.
Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025
Quest Palmerston
The shower could have been cleaner, but the rooms were overall nice, the staff were friendly and very helpful.
Reviewed on Oct 28, 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
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Convenient location and local to all the restaurants.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin
Great size room which was well cleaned, great location & great facilities on the rooftop bar
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025
Palms City Resort
The room was clean, tidy as expected. All staff we dealt with were extremely helpful.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Palmerston
Knuckey Lagoon
Travelers like the zoo in Knuckey Lagoon, and Crocodylus Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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
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.
Winnellie
Visitors to Winnellie enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Darwin Aviation Museum is worth a stop.
Bayview
Travelers like the parks in Bayview, and Charles Darwin National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
