Knuckey Lagoon Travel Guide
Darwin
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service
Darwin: Crocosaurus Cove Entry & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tour
Top hotels in Knuckey Lagoon
Palms City Resort
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
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Great staff especially at check in
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Hilton Darwin
Spotless room, great location, best hotel I’ve stayed in in Darwin
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
Very good rooms and very friendly staff
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
The Leea Darwin
Pleasant staff.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Novotel Darwin Airport
Room was spacious and clean, the staff was very friendly and very helpful.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Knuckey Lagoon
Hidden Valley
Travellers like the parks in Hidden Valley, and Hidden Valley Raceway is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Eaton
You might appreciate the restaurants and gardens in Eaton, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, TIO Stadium and Marrara Sports Complex are just a few notable stops.
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.
Winnellie
Visitors to Winnellie enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Darwin Aviation Museum is worth a stop.
Charles Darwin
If you're spending some time in Charles Darwin, Darwin Harbour and Charles Darwin National Park are top sights worth seeing.
Bayview
Travellers like the parks in Bayview, and Charles Darwin National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
