Guidebook for Darwin
Entertainment & Activities
Crocosaurus Cove
58 Mitchell StSwim with Crocodiles, feed Little Crocs.
One of the few places to safely swin in the NT without the prying eyes of hungry Crocodiles!
55 locals recommend
Darwin Wave Pool
Kitchener DriveOne of the few places to safely swin in the NT without the prying eyes of hungry Crocodiles!
This is a great place to see all the crocodiles in their natural habitat. they hold crocodile feeding shows every hour and give information on the crocodile population of the NT. Recommed the boattour
31 locals recommend
Crocodylus Park
This is a great place to see all the crocodiles in their natural habitat. they hold crocodile feeding shows every hour and give information on the crocodile population of the NT. Recommed the boattour
Place to see all the wildlife the NT has to offer up close and personnel.
45 locals recommend
Territory Wildlife Park
Cox Peninsula RoadPlace to see all the wildlife the NT has to offer up close and personnel.
Since the early 1950s a unique and natural phenomena occurs on the high tide, hundreds of friendly local wild fish swim to the shallow shoreline to be hand fed by visitors. Bring the fishing Rod ;)
25 locals recommend
Aquascene
28 Doctors Gully RdSince the early 1950s a unique and natural phenomena occurs on the high tide, hundreds of friendly local wild fish swim to the shallow shoreline to be hand fed by visitors. Bring the fishing Rod ;)
Drinks & Nightlife
Feel like a high roller down at the casino which also hosts possibly the best sports bars in Darwin in Aces Bar.
Casino Drive
Feel like a high roller down at the casino which also hosts possibly the best sports bars in Darwin in Aces Bar.
Mitchell Street is the Heart of the CBD, full of bars and an electric nightlife. I recommend starting at the top and working your way down.
10 locals recommend
Mitchell Street
Mitchell StreetMitchell Street is the Heart of the CBD, full of bars and an electric nightlife. I recommend starting at the top and working your way down.
Lively bar with excellent food,
Sundays are famous for there Sunday Sesh on the Deck!
14 locals recommend
The Deck Bar
22 Mitchell StLively bar with excellent food,
Sundays are famous for there Sunday Sesh on the Deck!
Excellent Bar for Food and relax in the spacious Beer Garden to the Rear of the premises on Darwin's Hot Days.
Hotel Darwin Sports Bar
39 Mitchell StExcellent Bar for Food and relax in the spacious Beer Garden to the Rear of the premises on Darwin's Hot Days.
Monsoons is the place to be in Darwin on the weeknights, Thursday is ladies night and Girls are greeted with a glass of bubbles by half naked men for a night they will truely remember.
16 locals recommend
Monsoons Darwin
46 Mitchell StMonsoons is the place to be in Darwin on the weeknights, Thursday is ladies night and Girls are greeted with a glass of bubbles by half naked men for a night they will truely remember.
Wisdom's is a great bar to dance the night away to the local acts or just sit and people watch at the flow of people along Mitchell Street, the decsion is up to you.
6 locals recommend
Wisdom Bar & Cafe
48 Mitchell StWisdom's is a great bar to dance the night away to the local acts or just sit and people watch at the flow of people along Mitchell Street, the decsion is up to you.
The Tap is a Beautiful Bar famous for their fish bowls! A great place to sit and Chat the night away.
Tap on Mitchell
58 Mitchell StThe Tap is a Beautiful Bar famous for their fish bowls! A great place to sit and Chat the night away.
Throb is Darwins LGBT club where everyone is welcome. The place is electric on Fridays & Saturdays the only days it opens. Throb is well worth a visit for there Drag Queen shows at 12am each night.
6 locals recommend
Throb Nightclub
64 Smith StThrob is Darwins LGBT club where everyone is welcome. The place is electric on Fridays & Saturdays the only days it opens. Throb is well worth a visit for there Drag Queen shows at 12am each night.
Good Bar to Dance on the weekend and a great spot for food all week long.
9 locals recommend
Viva La Vida Wine & Tapas Bar
48-50 Smith StGood Bar to Dance on the weekend and a great spot for food all week long.
Food Scene
Cullen Bays boasts some of the Best Bars and Restaurants in the City in a unique setting overlooking the Marina. You will not be disappointed with any on the eateries down here.
Cullen Bay
Cullen Bays boasts some of the Best Bars and Restaurants in the City in a unique setting overlooking the Marina. You will not be disappointed with any on the eateries down here.
Hands down my favourite restaurant in Darwin. With a back drop over looking the tall building s in the CBD, this place is a must for those who can afford it. I recommend Pee Wees own Signature Red.
40 locals recommend
Pee Wee's at the Point
Alec Fong Lim DriveHands down my favourite restaurant in Darwin. With a back drop over looking the tall building s in the CBD, this place is a must for those who can afford it. I recommend Pee Wees own Signature Red.
Hanuman
93 Mitchell StIf you like you Indian food then this is a must when you visit Darwin.
This is a great place to meet with friends, the premises boats a coffee shop, bar and vodka bar on the weekends. The also hold a quiz night every Wednesday.
7 locals recommend
Ducks Nuts Bar & Grill
76 Mitchell StThis is a great place to meet with friends, the premises boats a coffee shop, bar and vodka bar on the weekends. The also hold a quiz night every Wednesday.
If you like Mexican food then prickles is a must! located in the town square on Parap, the restaurant is BYO so its easy on the pocket. I recommend the fajitas, actually I recommend everything! 5 Star
9 locals recommend
PRICKLES MEXICAN
9 Parap PlIf you like Mexican food then prickles is a must! located in the town square on Parap, the restaurant is BYO so its easy on the pocket. I recommend the fajitas, actually I recommend everything! 5 Star
Niche little cafe loacted in the Botanic Gardens, it does High Tea on certain days but must be booked in advance.
35 locals recommend
Eva's Cafe
Gardens RoadNiche little cafe loacted in the Botanic Gardens, it does High Tea on certain days but must be booked in advance.
Rorkes is 1 of Darwins newest bars, its a modern take on the Great Gatsby. With a wide selection of Craft beers & taps of beer at certain tables which you can pour yourself without leaving your seat.
14 locals recommend
Rorkes
Rorkes is 1 of Darwins newest bars, its a modern take on the Great Gatsby. With a wide selection of Craft beers & taps of beer at certain tables which you can pour yourself without leaving your seat.
Moorish has numerous awards for there food quality and service and its not hard to see why, just reading the menu would have you salivating. Get a bottle of wine order afew tapas & drink, eat, talk.
24 locals recommend
Moorish Cafe
37 Knuckey StMoorish has numerous awards for there food quality and service and its not hard to see why, just reading the menu would have you salivating. Get a bottle of wine order afew tapas & drink, eat, talk.
Arts & Culture
The Museum is a great place to brush up on the local History of Darwin which was wiped out by a Cyclone on Christmas Eve in 1974. It is also home to Sweetheart the 7m Crocodile which is now on display
148 locals recommend
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
19 Conacher StThe Museum is a great place to brush up on the local History of Darwin which was wiped out by a Cyclone on Christmas Eve in 1974. It is also home to Sweetheart the 7m Crocodile which is now on display
Why not take in a movie under the stars at the Deckchair Cinema, full bar licence so you can enjoy a drink and on certain night they have speciality food on sale to raise funds for local causes.
61 locals recommend
Deckchair Cinema
Jervois RoadWhy not take in a movie under the stars at the Deckchair Cinema, full bar licence so you can enjoy a drink and on certain night they have speciality food on sale to raise funds for local causes.
If you just want to relax after a hard day of sightseeing, I recommend the Kingpin bowling alley which serves food & beers. it also has a lazer-tag alley and numerous arcade games to keep you amused.
19 locals recommend
Kingpin Darwin
1 Neale StIf you just want to relax after a hard day of sightseeing, I recommend the Kingpin bowling alley which serves food & beers. it also has a lazer-tag alley and numerous arcade games to keep you amused.
Katherine Gorge is an amazing example of how the landscape of the NT has formed over thousands of years. You can get a boat tour up the gorge but if your feeling adventurous i recommend kayaking.
7 locals recommend
Nitmiluk National Park
Gorge RdKatherine Gorge is an amazing example of how the landscape of the NT has formed over thousands of years. You can get a boat tour up the gorge but if your feeling adventurous i recommend kayaking.
Sightseeing
Florence Falls is a waterfall located in Litchfield National Park. if you dont have a car i recommed renting one and going to discover these hidden gems that the NT has to offer. April-October is best
8 locals recommend
Florence Falls Waterhole
Florence Falls is a waterfall located in Litchfield National Park. if you dont have a car i recommed renting one and going to discover these hidden gems that the NT has to offer. April-October is best
Buley Rockhole is a series of rockholes formed by the river which cascade down as the river makes its way to Florence Falls. A great place to cool down from the Tropical heat. April -October is best.
10 locals recommend
Buley Rockhole
Buley Rockhole is a series of rockholes formed by the river which cascade down as the river makes its way to Florence Falls. A great place to cool down from the Tropical heat. April -October is best.
One of of the few Jumping Crocodile Cruises along the Adelaide River. This is a must see for any visitor to the NT, boats usually run every two hours so if you miss one you wont have to wait to long
10 locals recommend
Adelaide River Cruises
Anzac ParadeOne of of the few Jumping Crocodile Cruises along the Adelaide River. This is a must see for any visitor to the NT, boats usually run every two hours so if you miss one you wont have to wait to long
The Parap Markets are on every Saturday morning and is a place to come and get your morning pick me up coffee or fresh juice, there is alot of Asian market stalls which offer amazing Laksa's, etc.
107 locals recommend
Parap Village Markets
3 Vickers StThe Parap Markets are on every Saturday morning and is a place to come and get your morning pick me up coffee or fresh juice, there is alot of Asian market stalls which offer amazing Laksa's, etc.
Enjoy the selection of foods from all over the world, while sitting on the beach and taking in one of the worlds best sunsets.
44 locals recommend
Mindil Beach Sunset Market Head Office
12 Travers StEnjoy the selection of foods from all over the world, while sitting on the beach and taking in one of the worlds best sunsets.
East Point is a place to go for a walk and take in the scenery, have a picnic, BBQ or take a dip in the Reserve, they are old military gun turrets from WWII which are worth a look if you go down to it
13 locals recommend
East Point
East Point is a place to go for a walk and take in the scenery, have a picnic, BBQ or take a dip in the Reserve, they are old military gun turrets from WWII which are worth a look if you go down to it
Mataranka is full of Thermal Springs & the Homestead is one of the best places to experience it. Relax and take in all the area has to offer.
Mataranka Homestead Tourist Resort
642 Homestead RoadMataranka is full of Thermal Springs & the Homestead is one of the best places to experience it. Relax and take in all the area has to offer.
The Botanic Gardens are breath taking to see and are the back drop for numerous Weddings during the Year. Go for a walk in the Gardens and lose yourself for a few hours. Make sure and keep hydrated!!
Botanic Gardens Apartments
17 Geranium StThe Botanic Gardens are breath taking to see and are the back drop for numerous Weddings during the Year. Go for a walk in the Gardens and lose yourself for a few hours. Make sure and keep hydrated!!
Everything Else
Smith Street mall is full of shops and cafes to shop till you drop.
9 locals recommend
Smith Street Mall - Vic Hotel
Smith StreetSmith Street mall is full of shops and cafes to shop till you drop.
Maui Motorhome Rental Darwin
17 Bombing RdCamper Van Rentals
Wicked Campers
15 McMinn StCamper Van Rental
Probably one of the more cheaper car rental places in Darwin. Might be beneficial to include insurance as the can be alot of animal's come out on the road at night once your outside the City.
Bargain Car Rentals
99 Mitchell StProbably one of the more cheaper car rental places in Darwin. Might be beneficial to include insurance as the can be alot of animal's come out on the road at night once your outside the City.
Relax and enjoy some of the excellent shows which come to Darwin each year which include comedians, musicians, kids entertainers & plays. Check www.yourcentre.com.au for upcoming acts.
19 locals recommend
Darwin Entertainment Centre
93 Mitchell StRelax and enjoy some of the excellent shows which come to Darwin each year which include comedians, musicians, kids entertainers & plays. Check www.yourcentre.com.au for upcoming acts.
Situated along The Esplanade in Darwin’s CBD. The area has numerous War Memorials and is a location for numerous festivals during the year including the Festival of Darwin and the Greek Glenti.
6 locals recommend
Bicentennial Park
EsplanadeSituated along The Esplanade in Darwin’s CBD. The area has numerous War Memorials and is a location for numerous festivals during the year including the Festival of Darwin and the Greek Glenti.
Home to numerous festivals during the year including the Darwin Festival and Bass in the Grass Music Festival. The unique natural contours of the amphitheatre's landscape make for beautiful listening.
Darwin Amphitheatre
21 Geranium StHome to numerous festivals during the year including the Darwin Festival and Bass in the Grass Music Festival. The unique natural contours of the amphitheatre's landscape make for beautiful listening.