The Gardens Travel Guide

Darwin
George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens showing a park

Popular places to visit

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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
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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
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Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Learn the stories behind Aboriginal paintings, local wildlife, regional archaeology and the cyclone that flattened Darwin in this gallery that has free admission.

Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
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George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens

3.5/5(6 reviews)

Admire bush orchid displays, spiky palms and local bird species as you explore one of Darwin’s most diverse natural environments.

George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
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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
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The Esplanade

4.5/5(18 reviews)

During your trip to Darwin, you can do some window-shopping at The Esplanade. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

The Esplanade

Things to do

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Darwin City Explorer Tour

£81
Per adult
Darwin City Explorer Tour
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Private Full Day Darwin City Tour with Lunch and Pickup

£786
Per adult
Private Full Day Darwin City Tour with Lunch and Pickup
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Sunset 3-Hour Cruise from Darwin with Dinner and Sparkling Wine

£89
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Sunset 3-Hour Cruise from Darwin with Dinner and Sparkling Wine
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Kakadu National Park, 4WD, 4-6 guests only, Day Trip w/lunch

£301
Per adult
Kakadu National Park, 4WD, 4-6 guests only, Day Trip w/lunch
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Katherine Gorge & Edith Falls, 4WD, 4-6 Guests from Darwin

£301
Per adult
Katherine Gorge & Edith Falls, 4WD, 4-6 Guests from Darwin
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Half-Day Crocodile & Nature Explorer Tour

£83
Per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Crocodile & Nature Explorer Tour
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Top hotels in The Gardens

Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
4 out of 5
Gilruth Avenue, The Gardens, NT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £120 per night from 28 May to 29 May
£120
per night
28 May - 29 May
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (996 reviews)
"The pool area is excellent, however the rooms are becoming dated. The bed was not very comfortable."

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2024

Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Darwin Botanic Gardens Apartment 2BR
Darwin Botanic Gardens Apartment 2BR
The Gardens, NT
Stay at this golf apartment in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools and on-site parking. Popular attractions Mindil Beach and Darwin Waterfront are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (17 reviews)
Good value
"The location is out of the centre but good access to explore Darwin. Ubers were always within a few minutes - $10 to the cbd. The interior is clean but old but functional - most things worked well enough - and it’s very spacious. The owner was very helpful and explained everything clearly."

Reviewed on 8 Apr 2024

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Darwin Botanic Gardens Apartment 2BR
Nomiki across the avenue
Nomiki across the avenue
parap, NT
Stay at this golf apartment in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools and a water park. Popular attractions Mindil Beach and Darwin Waterfront are located nearby. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
Top experience
"Everything we wanted."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2023

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Nomiki across the avenue
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
4 out of 5
116 The Esplanade, Darwin, NT
The price is £155 per night from 6 May to 7 May
£155
per night
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Darwin. Enjoy breakfast, WiFi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (941 reviews)
"Great, convenient place to stay"

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2024

DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
Darwin City Hotel
Darwin City Hotel
4 out of 5
59 Smith Street, Darwin, NT
The price is £121 per night from 1 May to 2 May
£121
per night
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (493 reviews)
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Reviewed on 12 Apr 2024

Darwin City Hotel
Palms City Resort
Palms City Resort
3.5 out of 5
64 Esplanade, Darwin, NT
The price is £188 per night from 1 May to 2 May
£188
per night
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly motel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and breakfast. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"There was effort to make the baby portacot comfortable as the mattress was hard so the staff put extra bedding underneath. Unfortunately the main bed was too hard."

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around The Gardens

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Stuart Park

While Stuart Park isn't home to many top sights, Mindil Beach Sunset Market and SKYCITY Casino are some notable places to visit nearby.

Stuart Park
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Cullen Bay

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

Cullen Bay
Darwin showing street scenes

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.

Darwin City Centre
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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 Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory and Parap Village Markets.

Woolner
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Larrakeyah

Beaches, restaurants and shopping are some highlights of Larrakeyah. Make a stop by Cullen Bay Marina or Mindil Beach while you're exploring.

Larrakeyah
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Parap

Parap is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Parap Village Markets and 24HR Art.

Parap

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