Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Darwin

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Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Darwin

Crocosaurus Cove
Crocosaurus Cove
4.3 (1451 ratings)4 (2406 ratings)
Up-close wildlife exhibits with reptiles, turtles & a saltwater crocodile in a viewing cage.
58 Mitchell St, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia
Nature & ParksNature & Wildlife Areas
Darwin Waterfront Precinct
Darwin Waterfront Precinct
4.6 (1613 ratings)4 (1650 ratings)
Bayside development with restaurants & bars, plus a wave pool & sandy beach for swimming.
19B Kitchener Dr, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia
ParkSights & LandmarksPiers & Boardwalks
Mentioned by Navigating Adventure
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"The Darwin Waterfront is located near Stokes Hill Wharf and is the perfect place for a fun day with the kids. Surrounded by restaurants, the park includes a wave pool and recreational lagoon with an inflatable fun park. Gardens, picnic areas and pathways provide a relaxing green space for visitors."
Mentioned by kevmrc.com
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"The Darwin Waterfront is a nice place to relax and bathe in the heart of the city. Definitely one of the must-do attractions in Darwin. It has a vacation club vibe as there are water attractions, large lawns to sunbathe and various free activities such as Tai Chi courses or open-air cinema."
Charles Darwin National Park
Charles Darwin National Park
4.1 (215 ratings)4 (104 ratings)
Ecologically diverse wildlands with a large wetland area & historic World War II sites.
Tiger Brennan Dr, Charles Darwin NT 0820, Australia
National parkNature & Parks
Mentioned by We Are Locals
Where to get the best view of Darwin city
"It seems that many of our favourite spots to view the skyline are actually from through the trees – which says a lot about our city!. Charles Darwin National Park is home to some fabulous walks, interesting history displays, mountain bike trails, and native vegetation. The view is a bonus!"
East Point Reserve
East Point Reserve
4.7 (136 ratings)4.5 (264 ratings)
Waterfront park with play equipment, picnic areas, wildlife viewing & a network of jogging paths.
East Point NT 0820, Australia
Nature preserveNature & ParksNature & Wildlife Areas
Fannie Bay Gaol
Fannie Bay Gaol
4.2 (141 ratings)4 (334 ratings)
Main city prison for almost a century & site in 1952 of Darwin's last executions, now a museum.
Corner East Point Rd &, Ross Smith Ave, Fannie Bay NT 0820, Australia
Historical place museumSights & LandmarksPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Travel Australia Today
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"As Darwin’s main prison for about a century, from 1883 to 1979, Fannie Bay Gaol has certainly got lots of stories to tell!. It’s now a historic site and you can visit it for free on Saturdays to see the heritage buildings. There’s the female block with a small garden, maximum security wings added in the 1950s, and the watch tower."
Mentioned by TripHobo
Famous Museums in Darwin
"What is now a museum was previously a fully functional prison. Even today, you can see for yourself, the gallows where they hung convicts sentenced to death by hanging. Regarded as a historic landmark in the Northern Territory, many visitors have claimed that the museum could have been in a better shape."
Howard Springs Nature Park
Howard Springs Nature Park
4.4 (357 ratings)4 (156 ratings)
465 Howard Springs Rd, Howard Springs NT 0835, Australia
Nature preserveNature & ParksParks
Mentioned by Navigating Adventure
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"Located only 30 minutes from the Darwin CBD, Howard Springs Nature Park has undergone a makeover in recent years. It’s great for children of all ages as it features a toddlers pool, man-made rockpools and waterfall as well as a large playground with an epic flying-fox. Catch a glimpse of the huge barramundi, cute turtles and other freshwater fish in the waterhole or take a bushwalk to spot other wildlife."
Star Village
Star Village
4.3 (15 ratings)4 (8 ratings)
32 Smith St, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia
Shopping mallSights & LandmarksHistoric SitesPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Howard Springs Nature Park
Howard Springs Nature Park
4.4 (123 ratings)
Natural area featuring springs, rock pools, wildlife viewing & a playground for kids.
Howard Springs Rd, Howard Springs NT 0835, Australia
Park
Burnett House
Burnett House
4.4 (49 ratings)4.5 (63 ratings)
Tours of a restored 1938 landmark, the only remaining 2-story home by architect Beni Burnett.
4 Burnett Pl, Larrakeyah NT 0820, Australia
MuseumSights & LandmarksPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by tourismtopend.com.au
Discover Darwin Region | Tourism Top End
"Built in the late 1930s, Burnett House is a Heritage-listed National Trust property and an excellent example of early tropical architecture. Here, you can relax in the gardens and enjoy ribbon sandwiches and Devonshire teas at High Tea every Sunday from 3.30-6pm."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
Must see attractions in Darwin, Australia
"At the far northern end of Smith St is this small but important precinct of four houses built between 1930 and 1939 (which means they survived both the WWII bombings and Cyclone Tracy!). They're now managed by..."
Nightcliff Jetty
Nightcliff Jetty
4.6 (597 ratings)4.5 (197 ratings)
Nightcliff NT 0810, Australia
PierSights & LandmarksTravelPoints of Interest & Landmarks

Best Family Restaurants in Darwin

McDonald's Casuarina
McDonald's Casuarina
3.5 (579 ratings)
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.
Casuarina Shopping Centre Shop 138, NT 0810, Australia
Fast food restaurantBreakfast restaurantCafeCoffee storeFamily restaurantHamburger restaurantTakeout Restaurant
My Friend's Kitchen
My Friend's Kitchen
4.3 (89 ratings)
My Friend's Kitchen Shop, 3/52 Mitchell St, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia
RestaurantAsian restaurantFamily restaurantTakeout RestaurantVietnamese restaurant
Mentioned by Australia Work & Travel Magazine - What's On Aus, Cheap Tours & Accommodation
Ten Cheap Places to Eat and Drink in Darwin
"Simple and unsophisticated, this place literally has homemade food for sale. The flavors are rich and authentic and you get to try here the best of Asian and Vietnamese food. My Friends Kitchen is perfect if you enjoy well cooked basic food."
McDonald's
McDonald's
3.7 (372 ratings)
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.
3 Tarakan Ct, Johnston NT 0832, Australia
Fast food restaurantCafeCoffee storeFamily restaurantHamburger restaurantTakeout Restaurant

Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Darwin

The Bell Bar & Bistro
The Bell Bar & Bistro
4.2 (230 ratings)
127 Flynn Cct, Bellamack NT 0832, Australia
PubBarBistroRestaurant
Six Tanks Brew Co.
Six Tanks Brew Co.
3.9 (213 ratings)
4/69 Mitchell St, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia
BarBreweryRestaurant
Mentioned by Aussie Mob
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"You can’t miss the 6 big copper tanks at the front of house!. SixTanks is a micro-brewery, bar, and kitchen located in the heart of Darwin. With 26 taps of its own brewed on site and a selection of beers from guest breweries."
Nightcliff Foreshore Park
Nightcliff Foreshore Park
4.6 (209 ratings)
315 Casuarina Dr, Rapid Creek NT 0810, Australia
Park
Mentioned by We Are Locals
A guide to the best walking paths in Darwin and surrounds
"Outside of the city, towards the north is the magical little suburb of Nightcliff. Home to famous sunsets, food trucks and kitesurfers – the Nightcliff foreshore is also great for a beachfront stroll. A sealed bike and walking path provides 3km of water views, past Darwin’s only Jetty, through rows of palms and beautiful trees, and to the bridge across to the Casuarina Coastal Reserve."

Best Asian Food Restaurants in Darwin

CHOW! A Taste of South East Asia
CHOW! A Taste of South East Asia
4.1 (450 ratings)
Vietnamese dishes & creative cocktails presented in a cool space with a covered patio.
D1 &, D2/19 Kitchener Dr, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia
Vietnamese restaurantAsian restaurantCocktail barDelivery serviceTakeout Restaurant
Rendezvous Cafe
Rendezvous Cafe
4.3 (201 ratings)
22 Mitchell St, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia
CafeAsian restaurantCoffee shopSoutheast Asian restaurantThai restaurant
Mentioned by Ausinet International
The 7 Best Cafes to Have Breakfast at in Darwin
"For authentic and typical Asian delights, head to Rendezvous Cafe in Mitchell St. It is a family-owned business running at the heart of Darwin shopping district and has been serving its current fantastic menu of Asian dishes since 2007. Rendezvous Cafe is one of the best places to try the city signature laksa soup. The signature dish is filled with sweetly roasted pork, thick noodles and a perky sambal chilli hit."
Mentioned by Things To Do
Top 4 Malaysian food in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
"22 Mitchell St NT House, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 AustraliaAsian, MalaysianLunch, Breakfast, DinnerTakeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service, Reservations[email protected]+61 8 8981 9231http://rendezvouscafedarwin.com.au/"
Mentioned by Australia Work & Travel Magazine - What's On Aus, Cheap Tours & Accommodation
Ten Cheap Places to Eat and Drink in Darwin
"In fact the Darwin Laksa is considered one of the best Laksa in the city. Authentic and full of flavors, you can skip that Malaysia trip and have Laksa right here in Darwin!"
Roast & Noodles 328
Roast & Noodles 328
4.6 (143 ratings)
Shop 15, The Galleria Shopping Centre, 37-39 Smith St, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia
Chinese restaurantAsian restaurantNoodle shop
Mentioned by Australia Work & Travel Magazine - What's On Aus, Cheap Tours & Accommodation
Ten Cheap Places to Eat and Drink in Darwin
"This is yet another popular Asian restaurant that is famous above all for its noodles. In fact the noodles are so delicious that many have found this place to have the best noodles in all of Darwin. For those looking to savor some Asian on a budget this really is a gold mine."
Mentioned by Asian Inspirations
Discover the Best Asian Eateries in Darwin
"Be transported to the streets of Hong Kong with a meal at Roast & Noodle 328. Stuff yourself with glossy Roast Duck, tender Char Siu Pork and soothing Wonton Noodle Soup in this laid-back canteen. Shop 15, The Galleria Shopping Centre, 37-39 Smith St, Darwin"
Mentioned by tripfactory.com
Popular places to have Chinese food in Darwin
"A long time favourite of CBD lunch goers, the Roast and Noodle bar in Anthony Plaza Arcade offers authentic chinese style roast and steamed meats complete with ..."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Darwin

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Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
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