Title: Charles Darwin Travel Guide: Best of Charles Darwin, Darwin Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Charles Darwin](https://expedia.co.uk/Charles-Darwin-Darwin-Hotels.0-n553248635974614374-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Darwin](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Darwin.d6131317.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Darwin](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Darwin.d6131317.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Charles Darwin Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Charles-Darwin.d553248635974614374.Car-Hire-Guide)[Charles Darwin Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Charles-Darwin.d553248635974614374.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Charles Darwin Travel Guide ## Darwin ## Visit Charles Darwin Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Darwin travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Darwin.dx6131317) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Darwin Waterfront which includes swimming as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6247958/add7fe84-0b81-4eed-bad9-d3ae0c7144f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Darwin Waterfront 4.5/5(18 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Darwin-Waterfront-Darwin-City-Centre.d6247958.Attraction) ![Darwin featuring food](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526965823/c8fccced-493c-4e52-9172-ae25a62eee6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Esplanade 4.5/5(18 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Esplanade-Darwin.d553248621526965823.Attraction) ![Mindil Beach which includes nightlife, street performance and performance art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086861/7fd12aab-47d8-4fe5-b81c-23ad2e28071c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mindil-Beach-The-Gardens.d6086861.Attraction) ![Cullen Bay Marina featuring a coastal town, a sunset and a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6216141/3e7617a3-d5a5-4ace-a8df-c11cccde1b3e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cullen-Bay-Marina-Larrakeyah.d6216141.Attraction) ![Mindil Beach Sunset Market showing markets and food](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526972244/3033dd0c-b5ab-4bec-8c9a-7fb7bf927862.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mindil-Beach-Sunset-Market-The-Gardens.d553248621526972244.Attraction) ![Crocosaurus Cove showing dangerous animals and zoo animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6216433/406defe2-fe72-4c0e-969a-0083650e7e19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Crocosaurus-Cove-Darwin-City-Centre.d6216433.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/470652/ee3580b5-55d9-443a-bbbe-1a2ee9634cf4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour £26 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/darwin-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a470652.activity-details) ![WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4851799/21417885-f75b-4aca-b5c5-0dae0e481f6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service £16 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wwii-bombing-of-darwin-royal-flying-doctor-service.a4851799.activity-details) ![Fish Feeding Activity in Darwin](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49585801/8be1c7ba-40e3-4ea2-b13c-8e3739581b58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fish Feeding Activity in Darwin £9 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/fish-feeding-activity-in-darwin.a49585801.activity-details) ![RFDS Facility](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1296303/4a6a89bf-b72d-4134-b33c-3933afd33a24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Darwin Combo: The Bombing of Darwin Experience & Darwin Harbour Cruise £44 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/darwin-combo-the-bombing-of-darwin-experience-darwin-harbour-cruise.a1296303.activity-details) ![Darwin: Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Adelaide River Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48085210/5d2e5314-0c2d-4232-97e0-11791cc4bbba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Darwin: Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Adelaide River Cruise £29 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/darwin-spectacular-jumping-crocodile-adelaide-river-cruise.a48085210.activity-details) ![Kakadu Wildlife Rock Art with optional Crocodile Cruise Small Group Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4106065/1c8dcb76-75f3-4f48-8f5e-e7e8321a096d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kakadu Wildlife Rock Art with optional Crocodile Cruise Small Group Tour £123 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kakadu-wildlife-rock-art-with-optional-crocodile-cruise-small-group-tour.a4106065.activity-details) [See all activities in Darwin](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Darwin.d6131317.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Charles Darwin ![Palms City Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2654300/2654225/5eb2a97c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Palms City Resort 64 Esplanade Darwin NT £91 16 Apr - 17 Apr 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! (1,001 reviews) I really liked this gotel. I stsyed in a bungalow and it was lovely, in amongst lush plants. Laundry room shared using tokens from the front desk. Staff friendly and helpful. Right on the ocean park so you can walk the park and get the ocean views. Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F04%2F2026&endDate=17%2F04%2F2026&selected=2654225&PinnedHotelID=2654225&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974614374) ![Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7520000/7518700/7518633/f89b2a45_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel 31 Woods Street Darwin NT £81 2 Apr - 3 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Great location, the p,ace was clean and the staff was friendly Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%2F2026&selected=7518633&PinnedHotelID=7518633&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974614374) ![Mindil Beach Casino Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/43500/43472/1c9a20e3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mindil Beach Casino Resort Gilruth Avenue The Gardens NT £92 27 Mar - 28 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) Very dated. Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%2F2026&selected=43472&PinnedHotelID=43472&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974614374) ![The Leea Darwin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/426200/426187/fbb17a38_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Leea Darwin 64 Cavenagh St Darwin NT £71 26 Mar - 27 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) Hotel smell terrible, jack hammering where the pool use to be.t.v not working. Staff were rude & not helpful they were actually rude for mo reason.the carpet in the room has stains.all the xatpet threw out the hotel was filthy.i wouldnt advise anyone to stay here Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026&selected=426187&PinnedHotelID=426187&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974614374) ![Hilton Darwin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19400/19312/75c251d5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Darwin 32 Mitchell Street Darwin NT £111 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Darwin. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (84 reviews) Enjoyed our stay at the Hilton Staff were amazing Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=19312&PinnedHotelID=19312&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974614374) ![Novotel Darwin Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2940000/2930300/2930267/1258892e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Darwin Airport 2 Sir Norman Brearly Drive Eaton NT £94 28 Mar - 29 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 poolside bars and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews) Good spot for airport transfer. Be aware they rent the pool and restaurant out to all and sundry, so the purported ‚ resort‘ vibe can be easily killed off with three kid’s birthday parties taking up the pool and an adult party in the restaurant. Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026&selected=2930267&PinnedHotelID=2930267&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974614374) [See all 678 properties in Charles Darwin](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=25%2F03%2F2026&endDate=26%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635974614374) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Darwin-Bayview.dx6342407) ![Australian Aviation Heritage Centre featuring an aircraft and aircraft](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6244479/03e72e20-7b37-47a4-bc97-4a99cafb049c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Winnellie Visitors to Winnellie enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Darwin Aviation Museum is worth a stop. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Darwin-Winnellie.dx6125077) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Woolner While Woolner may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Fannie Bay Race Course and Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Darwin-Woolner.dx6217643) ![Fried veg from Frying Nemo. Some great vegan food. #Trovember](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633975961998/29eddfad-1a44-4700-86c7-ee2da5f9c087.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Stuart Park While Stuart Park isn't home to many top sights, Mindil Beach Sunset Market and SKYCITY Casino are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Darwin-Stuart-Park.dx553248633975961998) ![An aerial photo of Darwin, the capital city of the Northern Territory of Australia from Mindil Beach showing casino](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131324/ff9b04d0-9866-4085-8fda-2b68b462ba67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Parap Parap is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Parap Village Markets and 24HR Art. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Darwin-Parap.dx6131324) ![Darwin showing street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526965823/39df03ba-b348-4434-94b2-bc33d0488f09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Darwin City Centre 4/5(33 area reviews) 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. 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