Rapid Creek
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.
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
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 Rapid Creek
Nightcliff Foreshore Seaview Outdoor Dining
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
Great staff especially at check in
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
Hilton Darwin
Spotless room, great location, best hotel I’ve stayed in in Darwin
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
Great breakfast on offer, better than other darwin hotel offerings
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
The Leea Darwin
Pleasant staff.
Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rapid Creek
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.
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.
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.
Fannie Bay
Travelers like the museums in Fannie Bay, and Darwin Harbour is a top attraction you might want to visit.
