Top End
Travel Guide
Visit Top End
Where to stay in Top End
Darwin City Centre
Darwin City Centre is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Smith Street Mall and The Esplanade while you're in town.
Palmerston
Noted for its restaurants and shopping, you might consider exploring all Palmerston has to offer. You won't have to venture far to check out nearby attractions like Howard Springs Nature Park.
Cullen Bay
While visiting Cullen Bay, you might make a stop by sights like Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach.
Nightcliff
Nightcliff might not have many top sights, but Casuarina Beach and TIO Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Stuart Park
Though Stuart Park might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mindil Beach Sunset Market and Darwin Entertainment Centre.
Knuckey Lagoon
Travelers like the zoo in Knuckey Lagoon, and Crocodylus Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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
Very good value for money. Well stocked kitchen facilities. Lovely long swimming pool. Impressed with support from night manager who checked that our booked taxi to the airport at 4 o'clock in the morning turned up.
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin
Very good value for money. Well stocked kitchen facilities. Lovely long swimming pool. Impressed with support from night manager who checked that our booked taxi to the airport at 4 o'clock in the morning turned up.
Reviewed on Nov 13, 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
Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront
Great location, step outside for cafes, restaurants, bars and lagoon. Property definitely needs a bit of upkeep.
Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025
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.
Kakadu National Park
This protected expanse of grassy plains, maroon-coloured cliffs and monsoon rivers offers some of the best hiking, boating, and camping opportunities in Australia.
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.
Litchfield National Park
Bring a camera to capture the streaming waterfalls, unique rock formations and clear swimming holes of this dynamic landscape in Australia’s Top End.
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.
Things to do
Bali Sea Walker Tanjung Benoa
Uluwatu Sunset, Kecak Dance, and Dinner Jimbaran Beach
