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Darwin Australia - February 22, 2019: Town Hall Ruins downtown now set in green park under blue sky with white clouds. Couple of standing walls are left.

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.

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Gunn

Howard Springs Nature Park is one noteworthy place to stop while you're exploring Gunn and the surrounding area.

Gunn
Rydges Palmerston - Darwin

Rydges Palmerston - Darwin

4.5 out of 5
15 Maluka Drive Palmerston NT
The price is £127 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
£127
27 Mar - 28 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (453 reviews)
Very disorganized cehck in and reception staff .. the food for breakfast is poor.

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Rydges Palmerston - Darwin
Quest Palmerston

Quest Palmerston

4 out of 5
18 The Boulevard Palmerston NT
The price is £78 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
£78
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Howard Springs Nature Park and Flight Path Golf ...
9/10 Wonderful! (281 reviews)
Quest Palmerston is an amazing place to stay (especially if you have a dog). The rooms are immaculately clean, the staff are wonderful and very helpful and the location is close to everything you could possibly need in walking distance. The stand out is the level of care the staff give their guests. ...

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Quest Palmerston
Palms City Resort

Palms City Resort

4 out of 5
64 Esplanade Darwin NT
Fully refundable
The price is £97 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
£97
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly motel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
We enjoyed our stay in our dinky bungalow. Lovely pool. The cleaning staff were very friendly and smiley. We were very upset when we arrived because the chef was on holiday so there was no food! We had to rush out to buy food as soon as we arrived ---not ideal! Why did you not send us a message so ...

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Palms City Resort
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Quest Palmerston

Quest Palmerston

4 out of 5
18 The Boulevard Palmerston NT
Stay at this aparthotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Howard Springs Nature Park and Flight Path Golf ...
9/10 Wonderful! (281 reviews)
Quest Palmerston is an amazing place to stay (especially if you have a dog). The rooms are immaculately clean, the staff are wonderful and very helpful and the location is close to everything you could possibly need in walking distance. The stand out is the level of care the staff give their guests. ...

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Quest Palmerston
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin

4 out of 5
6 Carey Street Darwin NT
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,725 reviews)
Nice big room.

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin
Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront

Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront

4.5 out of 5
7 Kitchener Drive Darwin NT
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Darwin. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Darwin Waterfront and Mindil ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,163 reviews)
Hot water was an issue. On my first day, a staff member came to my room and confirmed that

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront
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Popular places to visit

Darwin Waterfront which includes swimming as well as a large group of people

Darwin Waterfront

4.5/5(16 reviews)

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
Mindil Beach which includes nightlife, street performance and performance art

Mindil Beach

4/5(8 reviews)

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
Darwin featuring food

The Esplanade

4.5/5(18 reviews)

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.

The Esplanade
Cullen Bay Marina featuring a coastal town, a sunset and a bay or harbor

Cullen Bay Marina

4/5(9 reviews)

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.

Cullen Bay Marina
Mindil Beach Sunset Market showing markets and food

Mindil Beach Sunset Market

4.5/5(7 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Mindil Beach Sunset Market during your stay in Darwin. Wander the waterfront and picturesque gardens in the area.

Mindil Beach Sunset Market
Crocosaurus Cove showing dangerous animals and zoo animals

Crocosaurus Cove

4/5(3 reviews)

This wildlife park offers the chance to admire a number of local species, as well as the safest encounter you can have with a saltwater crocodile.

Crocosaurus Cove

Things to do

Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

£25
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Picture 1 for Activity Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket

Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket

£22
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket
Darwin: Crocosaurus Cove and RFDS Entry

Darwin: Crocosaurus Cove and RFDS Entry

£36
per adult
Darwin: Crocosaurus Cove and RFDS Entry
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service

WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service

£15
per adult
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service
Fish Feeding Activity in Darwin

Fish Feeding Activity in Darwin

£8
per adult
Fish Feeding Activity in Darwin
RFDS Facility

Darwin Combo: The Bombing of Darwin Experience & Darwin Harbour Cruise

£44
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Darwin Combo: The Bombing of Darwin Experience & Darwin Harbour Cruise
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Cities near City of Gunn-Palmerston

Mindil Beach which includes a sandy beach and a sunset as well as a large group of people

Darwin

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