The Gardens

Darwin

The Gardens
George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens featuring a park
George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens showing a park
George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens which includes a garden
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Popular places to visit

Mindil Beach which includes street performance, nightlife and night scenes

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.

Mindil Beach
Mindil Beach Sunset Market

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.

Mindil Beach Sunset Market
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory showing interior views

Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory

Learn the stories behind Aboriginal paintings, local wildlife, regional archaeology and the cyclone that flattened Darwin in this gallery that has free admission.

Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens featuring a waterfall

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.

George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
Darwin Waterfront which includes swimming as well as a large group of people

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.

Darwin Waterfront
Darwin which includes food

The Esplanade

During your trip to Darwin, you can do some window-shopping at The Esplanade. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

The Esplanade

Things to do

Darwin City Explorer

Darwin City Explorer Tour

P6,014
per adult
Darwin City Explorer Tour
Top End Safari Camp

Top End Safari Camp Overnight Tour

P25,330
per adult
Top End Safari Camp Overnight Tour
Cathedral Termite Mounds

Litchfield Premium Day Tour, 10 guests only, lunch included

P10,023
per adult
Litchfield Premium Day Tour, 10 guests only, lunch included
Includes 1 hour Discover Darwin Harbour Cruise

Darwin Distilled Land and Sea Story Tour

P5,533
per adult
Darwin Distilled Land and Sea Story Tour
Kakadu Wildlife Rock Art with optional Crocodile Cruise Small Group Tour

Kakadu Wildlife Rock Art with optional Crocodile Cruise Small Group Tour

P8,565
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kakadu Wildlife Rock Art with optional Crocodile Cruise Small Group Tour
'Charles Darwin' Dinner Cruise

'Charles Darwin' Dinner Cruise

P5,285
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
'Charles Darwin' Dinner Cruise
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Top hotels in The Gardens

Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
4 out of 5
Gilruth Avenue, The Gardens, NT
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Wonderful resort. Definitely be back"

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

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Mindil Beach Casino Resort
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
4 out of 5
116 The Esplanade, Darwin, NT
The price is P11,300 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P11,300
P12,430 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Darwin. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (996 reviews)
"Very nice hotel."

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
4 out of 5
31 Woods Street, Darwin, NT
The price is P11,691 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P11,691
P12,860 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Darwin, the Sun and Oaks Elan
"Oaks Darwin Elan, 2 bedroom apartment was fully self contained, close to the CBD, and the wharf areas. We walked everywhere. Hotel staff very friendly, nothing too much trouble."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
Darwin FreeSpirit Resort
Darwin FreeSpirit Resort
4 out of 5
901 Stuart Highway, Holtze, NT
The price is P9,512 per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
P9,512
P9,512 total
Jul 16 - Jul 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star holiday park in Darwin. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Flight Path Golf & Outdoor Recreation and ...
8/10 Very Good! (430 reviews)
"The cabins were very clean and the camping facilities for caravan era is a tranquil treed areas. Our checking in time was at 2 pm but we couldn’t get in till 3.30 as they were still cleaning and we had to fill in time walking around for 2 hrs. Overall I would be happy to recommend"

Reviewed on May 22, 2025

Darwin FreeSpirit Resort
Palms City Resort
Palms City Resort
4 out of 5
64 Esplanade, Darwin, NT
The price is P12,663 per night from Jul 10 to Jul 11
P12,663
P14,417 total
Jul 10 - Jul 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly motel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"It wasn’t the hotel’s fault but on Territorian Day the very loud fireworks opposite the hotel made for a very noisy few hours. Apart from that the hotel was fine."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Palms City Resort
Hilton Garden Inn Darwin
Hilton Garden Inn Darwin
4 out of 5
122 The Esplanade, Darwin, NT
The price is P12,386 per night from Jul 23 to Jul 24
P12,386
P13,625 total
Jul 23 - Jul 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (183 reviews)
Darwin Hilton Garden Inn
"Front desk staff were excellent. However the cleaning staff were not great - bathroom and room were not cleaned properly. Cleaning was done haphazardly. Also had an issue with one of the wait staff in the restaurant who was extremely rude to me. If ever I go back to Darwin I would not choose this ..."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Darwin
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Other neighbourhoods around The Gardens

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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 SKYCITY Casino.

Stuart Park
Cullen Bay Marina showing a sunset

Cullen Bay

While visiting Cullen Bay, you might make a stop by sights like Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach.

Cullen Bay
Darwin showing street scenes

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.

Darwin City Centre
Aquascene featuring marine life

Larrakeyah

Beaches, restaurants, and shopping are just a few things travelers enjoy about Larrakeyah. Check out Cullen Bay Marina or Mindil Beach while you're exploring the area.

Larrakeyah
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Parap

Parap is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Parap Village Markets and 24HR Art.

Parap
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Fannie Bay

Travelers like the museums in Fannie Bay, and Darwin Harbour is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Fannie Bay

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