Palmerston

Darwin

Darwin Australia - February 22, 2019: Town Hall Ruins downtown now set in green park under blue sky with white clouds. Couple of standing walls are left.
Darwin Australia - February 22, 2019: Town Hall Ruins downtown now set in green park under blue sky with white clouds. Couple of standing walls are left.

Popular places to visit

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

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.

Darwin Waterfront
Mindil Beach showing street performance, performance art and night scenes

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
Darwin which includes food

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.

The Esplanade
Cullen Bay Marina featuring a coastal town, a sunset and a bay or harbor

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.

Cullen Bay Marina
Mindil Beach Sunset Market showing markets and food

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.

Mindil Beach Sunset Market
Crocosaurus Cove showing dangerous animals and zoo animals

Crocosaurus Cove

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 Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

HK$255
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Kakadu National Park Explorer Tour from Darwin

Kakadu National Park Explorer Tour from Darwin

HK$2,132
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Kakadu National Park Explorer Tour from Darwin
Litchfield Waterfalls Tour with optional Crocodile Cruise

Litchfield Waterfalls Small Group Tour with optional Crocodile Cruise

HK$860
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Litchfield Waterfalls Small Group Tour with optional Crocodile Cruise
Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Day Trip Escape from Darwin

Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Day Trip from Darwin

HK$1,798
per adult
Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Day Trip from Darwin
girls watching alligator jumping

Half-Day Adelaide River Jumping Crocs Cruise

HK$881
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Adelaide River Jumping Crocs Cruise
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service

WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service

HK$156
per adult
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service
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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 HK$837 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
HK$837
HK$921 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (453 reviews)
Nice

Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Rydges Palmerston - Darwin
Quest Palmerston

Quest Palmerston

4 out of 5
18 The Boulevard Palmerston NT
The price is HK$797 per night from 14 Feb to 15 Feb
HK$797
HK$877 total
14 Feb - 15 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Howard Springs Nature Park and Flight Path Golf ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (280 reviews)
Clean room, friendly helpful staff good balcony to watch the cyclone effects from!

Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

Quest Palmerston
Palms City Resort

Palms City Resort

4 out of 5
64 Esplanade Darwin NT
The price is HK$886 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
HK$886
HK$1,009 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Tropical and quiet. Walkable

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Palms City Resort
Mindil Beach Casino Resort

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

4 out of 5
Gilruth Avenue The Gardens NT
The price is HK$862 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
HK$862
HK$948 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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! (1,002 reviews)
Great staff especially at check in

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Hilton Darwin

Hilton Darwin

5 out of 5
32 Mitchell Street Darwin NT
The price is HK$1,030 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
HK$1,030
HK$1,133 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Darwin. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (81 reviews)
Spotless room, great location, best hotel I’ve stayed in in Darwin

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Hilton Darwin
Darwin FreeSpirit Resort

Darwin FreeSpirit Resort

4 out of 5
901 Stuart Highway Holtze NT
The price is HK$710 per night from 14 Feb to 15 Feb
HK$710
HK$710 total
14 Feb - 15 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Darwin. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools and a garden. Popular attractions Flight Path Golf & Outdoor Recreation and Crocodylus ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (453 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Darwin FreeSpirit Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Palmerston

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

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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Hidden Valley

Travellers like the parks in Hidden Valley, and Hidden Valley Raceway is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Hidden Valley
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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
Magnetic Termite Mounds in Litchfield National Park, Australia.

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

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