Top End
Travel Guide
Visit Top End
Where to stay in Top End
Darwin City Centre
Darwin City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Smith Street Mall or The Esplanade.
Palmerston
Palmerston is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you want to see more of the larger area, you might add a stop by Howard Springs Nature Park to your list.
Cullen Bay
If you're spending some time in Cullen Bay, Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Knuckey Lagoon
Travellers like the zoo in Knuckey Lagoon, and Crocodylus Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Stuart Park
While Stuart Park isn't home to many top sights, Mindil Beach Sunset Market and Mindil Beach Casino & Resort are some notable places to visit nearby.
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
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
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
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin
clean room, excellent staff..only sorry the roof top was closed new years eve... but our room had fantastic view of the fireworks...
Reviewed on 3 Jan, 2026
Argus Apartments Darwin
We had a wonderful stay at the Argus Apartments. The 3 bedroom apartment was clean, reception and housekeeping staff were very friendly and happy to attend to any requests we had! Would definitely stay again!!
Reviewed on 31 Dec, 2025
Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront
Plenty of dining options and good amenities
Reviewed on 28 Dec, 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 relaxing area, you can savour 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.
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