Marrara
Darwin
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 savour 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 enjoy retail therapy at Mindil Beach Sunset Market during your stay in 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
Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Litchfield Waterfalls Small Group Tour with optional Crocodile Cruise
Darwin to Kakadu Day Trip by Air Including Yellow Water Cruise
"Cage Of Death" Crocodile Swim and Entry to Crocosaurus Cove
Top hotels in Marrara
Argus Hotel Darwin
We had a great 10 night stay! The room was very clean and comfortable. Continental breakfast was certainly satisfying. The staff were polite and attentive. I'd be happy to stay there again
Reviewed on 29 Dec, 2025
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
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Reviewed on 27 Dec, 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 15 Nov, 2025
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Every thing about my stay was excellent. Staff, room, swim out lagoon, food, I had a great stay
Reviewed on 2 Jan, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
The hotel was lovely, as was the swimming pool and breakfast. Lovely and clean and nice surroundings inside the hotel
Reviewed on 28 Nov, 2025
Darwin FreeSpirit Resort
Good
Reviewed on 30 Dec, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Marrara
Eaton
You might appreciate the restaurants and gardens in Eaton, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Marrara Sports Complex and TIO Stadium are just a few notable stops.
Rapid Creek
If you're spending some time in Rapid Creek, Casuarina Beach and Darwin Harbour are top sights worth seeing.
Coconut Grove
You'll appreciate the shopping during your time in Coconut Grove and you might want to plan a stop by Marrara Sports Complex and Casuarina Beach while you're in the area.
Winnellie
Visitors to Winnellie enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Darwin Aviation Museum is worth a stop.
Ludmilla
When in Ludmilla, you can plan a visit to Fannie Bay Race Course and Parap Village Markets, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Nightcliff
While there might not be top attractions in Nightcliff, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Casuarina Beach and Marrara Sports Complex.
