Title: Top End Travel Guide: Best of Top End, Australia - New Zealand and the South Pacific Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Top End](https://expedia.co.uk/Top-End-Hotels.d6052534.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Top End](https://expedia.co.uk/Top-End-Holiday-Rentals.d6052534.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Top End](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Top-End.d6052534.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Top End](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Top-End.d6052534.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Top End Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Top-End.d6052534.Car-Hire-Guide)[Top End Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Top-End.d6052534.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Top End Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Photo provided by Tourism NT](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/29000/29526-Deckchair-Cinema.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Tourism NT](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/29000/29526-Deckchair-Cinema.jpg) ![Photo provided by Tourism NT](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/29000/29521-Crocosaurus-Cove.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Tourism NT](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/29000/29521-Crocosaurus-Cove.jpg) ![Photo provided by Tourism NT](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/29000/29528-Deckchair-Cinema.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Tourism NT](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/29000/29528-Deckchair-Cinema.jpg) ![Photo provided by Tourism NT](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/29000/29524-Deckchair-Cinema.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Tourism NT](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/29000/29524-Deckchair-Cinema.jpg) ![Photo provided by Tourism NT](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/29000/29525-Deckchair-Cinema.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Tourism NT](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/29000/29525-Deckchair-Cinema.jpg) ## Visit Top End Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Top End ![Darwin showing street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74658-Darwin-Esplanade.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://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/ad07fd684de9ee9e92a65772c46b904f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Darwin-Palmerston.dx6131326) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4db6fbfef80f2c9d5d0215a4393ea410.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Nightcliff While there might not be top attractions in Nightcliff, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Casuarina Beach and TIO Stadium. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Darwin-Nightcliff.dx181602) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/513000/513146-cullen-bay-marina.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Cullen Bay If you're spending some time in Cullen Bay, Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Darwin-Cullen-Bay.dx553248635976400654) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/9d3aacca6b8d90a39c91cb7b42029919.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) ![Crocodylus Park which includes zoo animals, dangerous animals and general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74504-Crocodylus-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Knuckey Lagoon Travellers like the zoo in Knuckey Lagoon, and Crocodylus Park is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Darwin-Knuckey-Lagoon.dx6216179) - Top hotels in Top End - Top Holiday Rentals in Top End ![Darwin City Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21440000/21430900/21430819/8a692492_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Darwin City Hotel 59 Smith Street Darwin NT £62 1 Dec - 2 Dec includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (628 reviews) The room was very clean and modern, as was the hotel.The staff was very friendly and helpful and the hotel was in an excellent central location. Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F12%2F2025&endDate=02%2F12%2F2025&selected=21430819&PinnedHotelID=21430819&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6052534) ![Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7520000/7518700/7518633/f89b2a45_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel 31 Woods Street Darwin NT £66 12 Dec - 13 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. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Size of the room and view Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F12%2F2025&endDate=13%2F12%2F2025&selected=7518633&PinnedHotelID=7518633&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6052534) ![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 £68 12 Dec - 13 Dec 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews) Yes Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F12%2F2025&endDate=13%2F12%2F2025&selected=2654225&PinnedHotelID=2654225&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6052534) [See all 761 properties in Top End](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=29%2F11%2F2025&endDate=30%2F11%2F2025®ionId=6052534) 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. ![Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9410000/9405300/9405243/7da4fed6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin 6 Carey Street Darwin NT Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,703 reviews) Nice room, very helpful staff,great pool and rooftop area Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Darwin-Hotels-Ramada-Suites-By-Wyndham-Zen-Quarter-Darwin.h9405243.Hotel-Information) ![Hudson Parap](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66150000/66140700/66140658/cf13d2ec_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hudson Parap 49 Parap Rd Parap NT Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a conference centre. Popular attractions Mindil Beach and Darwin Waterfront ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (162 reviews) Good location, easy to find. Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Darwin-Hotels-Hudson-Parap.h66140658.Hotel-Information) ![Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2400000/2393100/2393069/f1127346_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront 7 Kitchener Drive Darwin NT Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Darwin. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Darwin Waterfront and Mindil ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,150 reviews) Great location, step outside for cafes, restaurants, bars and lagoon. Property definitely needs a bit of upkeep. Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Darwin-Hotels-Adina-Apartment-Hotel-Darwin-Waterfront.h2393069.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Top End](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6052534&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Darwin-Waterfront-Darwin-City-Centre.d6247958.Attraction) ![Kakadu National Park which includes wetlands](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74442-Kakadu-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kakadu National Park 4.5/5(9 reviews) This protected expanse of grassy plains, maroon-coloured cliffs and monsoon rivers offers some of the best hiking, boating, and camping opportunities in Australia. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kakadu-National-Park-Northern-Territory.d6086829.Attraction) ![Mindil Beach which includes nightlife, street performance and performance art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/46000/46098-Mindil-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mindil-Beach-The-Gardens.d6086861.Attraction) ![Darwin featuring food](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74403-Darwin.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Esplanade-Darwin.d553248621526965823.Attraction) ![Litchfield National Park which includes a cascade, landscape views and swimming](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74532-Litchfield-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Litchfield National Park Bring a camera to capture the streaming waterfalls, unique rock formations and clear swimming holes of this dynamic landscape in Australia’s Top End. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Litchfield-National-Park-Batchelor.d6086841.Attraction) ![Cullen Bay Marina](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/513000/513080-cullen-bay-marina.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cullen-Bay-Marina-Larrakeyah.d6216141.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Bali Luxury Spa Massage and flower Bath 2 hour Treatmen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1021571/c5bc0eb6-ced9-4e32-9191-a32682e39cfc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bali Luxury Spa Massage and flower Bath 2 hour Treatmen £31 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bali-luxury-spa-massage-and-flower-bath-2-hour-treatmen.a1021571.activity-details) ![Waterbom Bali Tickets - Single Day Pass](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/725667/6b771451-3c1e-4dea-8827-b12b7138e441.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Waterbom Bali Tickets - Single Day Pass £23 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/waterbom-bali-tickets-single-day-pass.a725667.activity-details) ![Bali Sea Walking Experience ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1409933/b99f6382-0c5d-4a3a-afc2-811ae0c8c877.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bali Sea Walking Experience £27 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bali-sea-walking-experience.a1409933.activity-details) ![Bali: Return Private Transfer for Night Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4753405/290154b3-8656-46df-a462-1726c657880f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bali: Return Private Transfer for Night Safari £26 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bali-return-private-transfer-for-night-safari.a4753405.activity-details) ![Waterbom Bali Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2280474/d27e5eb6-4701-4c11-b1e9-fe943840a51e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Waterbom Bali Admission Ticket £33 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/waterbom-bali-admission-ticket.a2280474.activity-details) ![Hanuman on Fire](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44761523/269bc3db-9672-4b03-a380-b5871551be03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kecak and Fire Dance Ticket at Uluwatu Temple £8 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kecak-and-fire-dance-ticket-at-uluwatu-temple.a44761523.activity-details) [See all activities in Top End](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Top-End.d6052534.Travel-Guide-Activities) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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