Darwin City Centre
Darwin
Visit Darwin City Centre
Popular places to visit
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.
The Esplanade
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.
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.
Bicentennial Park
Take a break from the city and stroll through this calming natural space. Pass harbour views, native flora and sobering war monuments.
Darwin Deckchair Cinema
Watch the sunset from the tropical gardens, grab a meal and a drink, and enjoy a film under the Northern Territory stars.
Aquascene
Head to Doctors Gully at high tide to see a natural phenomenon turned tourist attraction, as shoals of fish come to the shallow waters to be fed by hand.
Things to do
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service
Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket
Litchfield Waterfalls Small Group Tour with optional Crocodile Cruise
Top hotels in Darwin City Centre
Palms City Resort
Staff there are very friendly and helpful which makes this hotel special
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hilton Darwin
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
Great room, great location, great breakfast and very accommodating staff
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
The Leea Darwin
I got to Darwin after quite a roundabout trip, so I was really needing somewhere friendly and nice to stay. The Leea was close to the city and although going though massive renovations, provided a very welcoming and pleasant experience. The bed was good, the facilities very good and the view from ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Darwin City Hotel
Other neighbourhoods around Darwin City Centre
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.
The Gardens
Beaches, restaurants and casinos are just a few things travellers enjoy about The Gardens. Check out SKYCITY Casino or Mindil Beach Sunset Market while you're exploring the area.
Cullen Bay
If you're spending some time in Cullen Bay, Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Larrakeyah
Beaches, restaurants and shopping are some highlights of Larrakeyah. Make a stop by Cullen Bay Marina or Mindil Beach while you're exploring.
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 Fannie Bay Race Course.
Bayview
Travellers like the parks in Bayview, and Charles Darwin National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
