Palmerston Travel Guide

Darwin

Palmerston

Popular places to visit

Mindil Beach which includes nightlife, street performance and performance art

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.

Mindil Beach
Darwin Waterfront which includes swimming as well as a large group of people

Darwin Waterfront

4.5/5(16 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.

Darwin Waterfront
Darwin featuring food

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.

The Esplanade
Cullen Bay Marina

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.

Cullen Bay Marina
Mindil Beach Sunset Market

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.

Mindil Beach Sunset Market
Crocosaurus Cove

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.

Crocosaurus Cove

Things to do

Darwin: Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Adelaide River Cruise

Darwin: Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Adelaide River Cruise

£27
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Darwin: Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Adelaide River Cruise
"Cage Of Death" Crocodile Swim and Entry to Crocosaurus Cove

"Cage Of Death" Crocodile Swim and Entry to Crocosaurus Cove

£94
per traveller
"Cage Of Death" Crocodile Swim and Entry to Crocosaurus Cove
Marina in Darwin

Discover Darwin Half-Day City Sights Tour

£53
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Discover Darwin Half-Day City Sights Tour
From Darwin: Kakadu 2-Day Tour

From Darwin: Kakadu 2-Day Tour

£969
per traveller
From Darwin: Kakadu 2-Day Tour
Kakadu National Park Nourlangie Rock Walk

3-Day Kakadu & Litchfield 4WD Camping Adventure from Darwin

£482
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
3-Day Kakadu & Litchfield 4WD Camping Adventure from Darwin
Cape Adieu Darwin Sunset Dinner Cruise

Cape Adieu Darwin Sunset Dinner Cruise

£82
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cape Adieu Darwin Sunset Dinner Cruise
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Top hotels in Palmerston

Rydges Palmerston - Darwin

Rydges Palmerston - Darwin

4.5 out of 5
15 Maluka Drive, Palmerston, NT
The price is £101 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
£101
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (444 reviews)
"Great stay easy to find and great undercover free parking. Beautiful pool and dining . Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 1 Sep 2025

Rydges Palmerston - Darwin
Quest Palmerston

Quest Palmerston

4 out of 5
18 The Boulevard, Palmerston, NT
The price is £92 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
£92
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Howard Springs Nature Park and Flight ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (267 reviews)
"Hotel fine. Noisy outside"

Reviewed on 10 Sep 2025

Quest Palmerston
Mindil Beach Casino Resort

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

4 out of 5
Gilruth Avenue, The Gardens, NT
The price is £109 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
£109
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (1,003 reviews)
"The staff were very nice and courteous.Had an excellent experience"

Reviewed on 10 Sep 2025

Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

4 out of 5
31 Woods Street, Darwin, NT
The price is £83 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
£83
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Nice comfortable unit clean and practical for our 2 nights . Dryer wasn’t working and hung clothes on chairs on the balcony which flew off during the night . Second night was unsettling.. loud people on top of us and then evacuation alarm next door had us up from 3 am . Not Oaks fault but wasn’t ..."

Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
Palms City Resort

Palms City Resort

4 out of 5
64 Esplanade, Darwin, NT
The price is £79 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£79
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly motel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Loved the low rise setup. Very central. Public transport all around us."

Reviewed on 7 Sep 2025

Palms City Resort
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade

DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade

4 out of 5
116 The Esplanade, Darwin, NT
The price is £91 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
£91
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Darwin. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (995 reviews)
"Incredible hotel great location but they need to ensure that the dinner dining option is available within a reasonable time not late like 9:30pm not acceptable"

Reviewed on 5 Sep 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
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Other neighbourhoods around Palmerston

Crocodylus Park which includes zoo animals, dangerous animals and general coastal views

Knuckey Lagoon

Travellers like the zoo in Knuckey Lagoon, and Crocodylus Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Knuckey Lagoon
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Berrimah

Restaurants and golf courses are just a few things travellers like about Berrimah. A stop by Flight Path Golf & Outdoor Recreation is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Berrimah
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Howard Springs

You'll enjoy the parks and entertainment venues in Howard Springs. You might want to make time for a stop at Howard Springs Nature Park or Howard Springs Hunting Reserve.

Howard Springs
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Charles Darwin

If you're spending some time in Charles Darwin, Darwin Harbour and Charles Darwin National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Charles Darwin
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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.

Eaton
Australian Aviation Heritage Centre featuring an aircraft and aircraft

Winnellie

Visitors to Winnellie enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Darwin Aviation Museum is worth a stop.

Winnellie

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