Title: Cullen Bay Travel Guide: Best of Cullen Bay, Darwin Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Cullen Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Cullen-Bay-Darwin-Hotels.0-n553248635976400654-0.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)[Cullen Bay Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Cullen-Bay.d553248635976400654.Car-Hire-Guide)[Cullen Bay Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Cullen-Bay.d553248635976400654.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Cullen Bay Travel Guide ## Darwin ![Cullen Bay Marina yachts in Darwin](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976400654/0a08cd30-5bcc-410e-ba0c-758df207fae3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cullen Bay Marina yachts in Darwin](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976400654/0a08cd30-5bcc-410e-ba0c-758df207fae3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![When in Darwin, Cullen Bay is a great place to stay. Nice village atmosphere and GREAT sunset views. Oh and the Boatshed cafe for coffee is the bomb! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6216180/eaf8feee-6af8-494e-a3f2-9907995e28bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cullen Bay Marina showing sailing, a sunset and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6216141/3d254fbf-514e-4fd7-80f1-60b072fdf927.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cullen Bay Marina featuring a bay or harbor, a sunset and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6216141/768e6743-18d2-48b1-b456-f70a6050efb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Cullen Bay Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Darwin travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Darwin.dx6131317) --- ### Popular places to visit ![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) ![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) ![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 £24 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 £20 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 £34 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 £41 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 Cullen Bay ![Cullen Bay Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2654200/2654196/7253ee7c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cullen Bay Resort 26-32 Marina Boulevard Larrakeyah NT £62 25 Feb - 26 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a local area shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (998 reviews) Easy on site parking, Air cons were great and all around room very good. Staff were excellent. Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=2654196&PinnedHotelID=2654196&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976400654) ![Spacious Beachside Retreat, Plunge Pool + Patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117960000/117959300/117959248/62822d0f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Spacious Beachside Retreat, Plunge Pool + Patio Larrakeyah NT Stay at this beach apartment in Darwin. Enjoy private pools, a beach locale and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mindil Beach and Darwin Waterfront are ... [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=117959248&PinnedHotelID=117959248&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976400654) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=117959248&PinnedHotelID=117959248&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976400654) ![Cullen Bay Villa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96720000/96717500/96717430/3069d1a8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cullen Bay Villa Larrakeyah NT Stay at this family-friendly villa in Darwin. Enjoy private pools, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Mindil Beach and Darwin Waterfront are ... 10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews) Top house and location. Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=96717430&PinnedHotelID=96717430&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976400654) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=96717430&PinnedHotelID=96717430&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976400654) ![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 £95 15 Feb - 16 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) Loved the check-in, which included Sammy the parrot! Super friendly staff. A good walkable location for many of the sights in Darwin. The pool was great, and the room was good for the price. I would definitely recommend and would return if in the NT. Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=2654225&PinnedHotelID=2654225&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976400654) ![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=553248635976400654) ![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 Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £107 14 Feb - 15 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=14%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026&selected=19312&PinnedHotelID=19312&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976400654) [See all 655 properties in Cullen Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976400654) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Cullen Bay hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976400654&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976400654&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976400654&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976400654&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976400654&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976400654&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Cullen Bay ![When in Darwin, Cullen Bay is a great place to stay. Nice village atmosphere and GREAT sunset views. Oh and the Boatshed cafe for coffee is the bomb! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6216180/eaf8feee-6af8-494e-a3f2-9907995e28bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Larrakeyah Beaches, restaurants and shopping are some highlights of Larrakeyah. Make a stop by Cullen Bay Marina or Mindil Beach while you're exploring. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Darwin-Larrakeyah.dx6216180) ![Mindil Beach which includes general coastal views, a sunset and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086861/f2259201-c344-4f5f-9c47-7bbfa7e4ed46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### The Gardens Beaches, restaurants and casinos are just a few things travellers enjoy about The Gardens. Check out Mindil Beach Sunset Market or Mindil Beach Casino & Resort while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Darwin-The-Gardens.dx6216181) ![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) ![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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Darwin-Darwin-City-Centre.dx6131318) ![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) ![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. 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