The Gardens
Darwin
Visit The Gardens
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
Learn the stories behind Aboriginal paintings, local wildlife, regional archaeology and the cyclone that flattened Darwin in this gallery that has free admission.
Mindil Beach Casino & Resort
Why not try your luck with a visit to Mindil Beach Casino & Resort during your visit to Darwin? Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's entertainment venues.
SKYCITY Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to SKYCITY Casino during your travels in Darwin? Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Sunset 3-Hour Cruise from Darwin with Dinner and Sparkling Wine
Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls
Litchfield Waterfalls Small Group Tour with optional Crocodile Cruise
Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Day Trip from Darwin
Top hotels in The Gardens
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Great location right on the promenade and walkable to downtown. Great dining options with casino
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Darwin 2BR Botanic Gardens Apartment
Very happy with the property in every way. Ideal location, quiet, pleasant outlook, central, well appointed, responsive and good host.
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025
Nomiki across the avenue
Enjoyed the pool as it was on the same level as the apartment. Easy drive/walk to beach or city.
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
Darwin City Hotel
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
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin
Very good value for money. Well stocked kitchen facilities. Lovely long swimming pool. Impressed with support from night manager who checked that our booked taxi to the airport at 4 o'clock in the morning turned up.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Palms City Resort
Yes
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around The Gardens
Stuart Park
While Stuart Park isn't home to many top sights, Mindil Beach Sunset Market and Darwin Entertainment Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Cullen Bay
If you're spending some time in Cullen Bay, Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Darwin City Centre
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.
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.
Larrakeyah
Beaches, restaurants and shopping are some highlights of Larrakeyah. Make a stop by Cullen Bay Marina or Mindil Beach while you're exploring.
Parap
Parap is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Parap Village Markets and 24HR Art.
