Brinkin Travel Guide
Darwin
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Brinkin
Zen Coastal Hideaway Modern Hospital Beach
Argus Hotel Darwin
Room cleanliness
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
Pool was out of order few days after cyclone. Would have booked elsewhere had we known. Queen bed was 2 uncomfortable single beds pushed together. Ocean view was fantastic. Continental breakfast was average.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 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
Palms City Resort
Great location
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin
Nice room, very helpful staff,great pool and rooftop area
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Brinkin
Rapid Creek
If you're spending some time in Rapid Creek, Casuarina Beach and Darwin Harbour are top sights worth seeing.
Casuarina
Travellers like the shopping in Casuarina, and Casuarina Square is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Millner
Millner might not have many top sights, but TIO Stadium and Marrara Sports Complex are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Nightcliff
While there might not be top attractions in Nightcliff, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Casuarina Beach and TIO Stadium.
Coconut Grove
You'll appreciate the shopping during your time in Coconut Grove and you might want to plan a stop by TIO Stadium and Casuarina Beach while you're in the area.
Marrara
Travellers like the restaurants in Marrara, and TIO Stadium is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Brinkin Travel Guide
- Charles Darwin University
- Darwin Waterfront
- Mindil Beach
- Cullen Bay Marina
- Casuarina Beach
- Mindil Beach Sunset Market
- Smith Street Mall
- Hidden Valley Raceway
- George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
- Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
- Stokes Hill Wharf
- Marrara Sports Complex
- Fannie Bay Race Course
- Darwin Deckchair Cinema
- Charles Darwin National Park
- Aquascene
- Leanyer Recreation Park
- Bicentennial Park
- Parap Village Markets
