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 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) ![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 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) ![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 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) ![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 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 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) ![George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens showing a cascade](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086865/651a0952-7029-439a-aec1-60aefde3cb37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/George-Brown-Darwin-Botanic-Gardens-The-Gardens.d6086865.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 £25 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/darwin-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a470652.activity-details) ![Picture 1 for Activity Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4524495/248ad198-f5de-427c-824f-ef742e24cadb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket £22 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/crocosaurus-cove-general-admission-ticket.a4524495.activity-details) ![Darwin: Crocosaurus Cove and RFDS Entry](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4598510/b6be82a2-94f1-4732-b0e5-70b7db05995d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Darwin: Crocosaurus Cove and RFDS Entry £36 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/darwin-crocosaurus-cove-and-rfds-entry.a4598510.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 £15 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 £8 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/fish-feeding-activity-in-darwin.a49585801.activity-details) ![Darwin: Crocosaurus Cove Entry & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44518623/e59c8ca5-600f-400d-8bc6-6aa72f3fd87d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Darwin: Crocosaurus Cove Entry & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tour £44 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/darwin-crocosaurus-cove-entry-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a44518623.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/f6d08c42_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Palms City Resort 64 Esplanade Darwin NT Fully refundable £81 23 Feb - 24 Feb 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) 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=2654225&PinnedHotelID=2654225&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 £89 8 Feb - 9 Feb 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! (999 reviews) Great staff especially at check in Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=43472&PinnedHotelID=43472&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 £107 20 Feb - 21 Feb 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! (82 reviews) Spotless room, great location, best hotel I’ve stayed in in Darwin Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=19312&PinnedHotelID=19312&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 £84 8 Feb - 9 Feb 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. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews) Very good rooms and very friendly staff Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=7518633&PinnedHotelID=7518633&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974614374) ![The Leea Darwin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/426200/426187/d98126fc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Leea Darwin 64 Cavenagh St Darwin NT £69 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 7.8/10 Good! (992 reviews) Pleasant staff. Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=426187&PinnedHotelID=426187&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974614374) ![Novotel Darwin Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2940000/2930300/2930267/670bbcf0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Darwin Airport 2 Sir Norman Brearly Drive Eaton NT £87 20 Feb - 21 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ... 8/10 Very Good! (993 reviews) Room was spacious and clean, the staff was very friendly and very helpful. Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=2930267&PinnedHotelID=2930267&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974614374) [See all 657 properties in Charles Darwin](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%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 Parap Village Markets and Fannie Bay Race Course. [](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 Mindil Beach Casino & Resort 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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