The Gardens

Darwin
George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens featuring 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 relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

The Esplanade

Things to do

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Darwin City Explorer Tour

€95
Per adult
Darwin City Explorer Tour
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Private Full Day Darwin City Tour with Lunch and Pickup

€916
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

€103
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Sunset 3-Hour Cruise from Darwin with Dinner and Sparkling Wine
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Katherine Gorge & Edith Falls, 4WD, 4-6 Guests from Darwin

€351
Per adult
Katherine Gorge & Edith Falls, 4WD, 4-6 Guests from Darwin
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Litchfield & Jumping Crocodile Cruise, 4WD, 6 Max, ex Darwin

€232
Per adult
Litchfield & Jumping Crocodile Cruise, 4WD, 6 Max, ex Darwin
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Darwin City Sights and Jumping Crocodile Cruise

€134
Per adult
Darwin City Sights and Jumping Crocodile Cruise
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Top hotels in The Gardens

The Cavenagh
The Cavenagh
3.5 out of 5
12 Cavenagh Street, Darwin, NT
The price is €103 per night from 5 Jun to 6 Jun
€103
per night
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Darwin. Enjoy daily housekeeping, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (844 reviews)
"Right in the heart of the city, good facilities incl clean pool with gazebos around, spacious room with fridge,"

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

The Cavenagh
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
4 out of 5
Gilruth Avenue, The Gardens, NT
The price is €193 per night from 26 May to 27 May
€193
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
"Comfortable stay. Good food. Clean rooms."

Reviewed on 18 May 2024

Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Darwin 2BR Botanic Gardens Apartment
Darwin 2BR Botanic Gardens Apartment
The Gardens
Book a stay at this golf apartment in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Mindil Beach and The Esplanade are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (19 reviews)
Darwin Holiday
"Really good location overlooking the Botanic Gardens, perfect start to the day walking to Eva's Cafe for breakfast in the Gardens. Easy walk to Mindil Beach and Casino. We had all we needed in the unit for our holiday. We had a small query and Ruisito was quick to respond. All in all a good ..."

Reviewed on 16 May 2024

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

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2023

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Nomiki across the avenue
Mantra on the Esplanade
Mantra on the Esplanade
4.5 out of 5
88 The Esplanade, Darwin, NT
The price is €164 per night from 6 Jun to 7 Jun
€164
per night
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Darwin. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a garden, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
Ageing but good!
"This is an ageing hotel in need of updating in some of the rooms - old mirrors, bath over shower, old taps, etc - however the exterior was having a face lift whilst we were there so maybe some work ahead on the interior. Having said that, the staff were great and extremely helpful, the view was fabulous ..."

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

Mantra on the Esplanade
Darwin City Hotel
Darwin City Hotel
4 out of 5
59 Smith Street, Darwin, NT
The price is €140 per night from 24 May to 25 May
€140
per night
24 May - 25 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (499 reviews)
"Shower design was odd the water flooded the entire bathroom since there is no ledge to contain the water within the shower space."

Reviewed on 3 May 2024

Darwin City Hotel
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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
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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 Parap Village Markets and George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens.

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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