Charles Darwin Travel Guide

Darwin

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Charles Darwin National Park

7.0/10 (9 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Charles Darwin National Park, a lovely green space in Darwin.
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Things to do

Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

£23
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
'Charles Darwin' Dinner Cruise

'Charles Darwin' Dinner Cruise

£78
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
'Charles Darwin' Dinner Cruise
Darwin: Feed Fish at Aquascene. Tickle Your Toes at Doctors Gully

Darwin: Feed Fish at Aquascene. Tickle Your Toes at Doctors Gully

£9
per adult
Darwin: Feed Fish at Aquascene. Tickle Your Toes at Doctors Gully
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service

WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service

£16
per adult
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service
Darwin: Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Adelaide River Cruise

Darwin: Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Adelaide River Cruise

£29
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Darwin: Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Adelaide River Cruise
girls watching alligator jumping

Half-Day Adelaide River Jumping Crocs Cruise

£92
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Adelaide River Jumping Crocs Cruise
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Top hotels in Charles Darwin

DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade

DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade

4 out of 5
116 The Esplanade Darwin NT
The price is £79 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
£79
14 Nov - 15 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Darwin. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
Rydges Darwin Central

Rydges Darwin Central

4 out of 5
21 Knuckey Street Darwin NT
The price is £60 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
£60
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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 ...
Rydges Darwin Central
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

4 out of 5
31 Woods Street Darwin NT
The price is £82 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
£82
4 Dec - 5 Dec
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. ...
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
Mindil Beach Casino Resort

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

4 out of 5
Gilruth Avenue The Gardens NT
The price is £82 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
£82
27 Nov - 28 Nov
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff, good dining options"

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Palms City Resort

Palms City Resort

4 out of 5
64 Esplanade Darwin NT
The price is £77 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
£77
12 Nov - 13 Nov
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Central location with lush gardens and lovely pool. Reasonably priced, clean, helpful staff."

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

Palms City Resort
Hilton Darwin

Hilton Darwin

5 out of 5
32 Mitchell Street Darwin NT
The price is £87 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
£87
14 Nov - 15 Nov
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (124 reviews)
"Executive lounge was fantastic"

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026

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Where to stay in Charles Darwin

Find the best Charles Darwin areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A street with a Darwin Waterfront sign, a modern building, and parked cars.

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.

A stone archway and a white building with a curved roof, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

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.

A marina with multiple sailboats docked at wooden piers, a covered walkway, and a building with outdoor seating.

Cullen Bay

If you're spending some time in Cullen Bay, Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A nighttime fireworks display over a body of water with a crowd of people watching.

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.

A wooden pier extending into the sea during twilight with people and bicycles.
Photo by Shannon Moloney
Open Photo by Shannon Moloney

Nightcliff

While there might not be top attractions in Nightcliff, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Casuarina Beach and Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.

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