Coonawarra Travel Guide
Darwin
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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 relaxing 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 Coonawarra
Palms City Resort
Can highly recommend Fast , courteous check in to a lovely garden bungalow room with a porch. The room was very well maintained and/ or recently refurbished. Kettle, toaster and electric bbq on porch seemed almost new. Comfy big bed and nice sheets.Beautiful gardens and good sized pool as well.Have ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
room was ok, pool was closed
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
The room was basic and not very clean. Linen was good. View from Balcony over looking drive way was terrible, it was so disappointing. Main bed needs a bedside table bith sides. Ammenities and pool was fantastic.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
The Leea Darwin
Hotel smell terrible, jack hammering where the pool use to be.t.v not working. Staff were rude & not helpful they were actually rude for mo reason.the carpet in the room has stains.all the xatpet threw out the hotel was filthy.i wouldnt advise anyone to stay here
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Novotel Darwin Airport
All went well as usual
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Argus Hotel Darwin
Clean room and friendly staff. Kids loved the breakfast too.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Coonawarra
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.
Knuckey Lagoon
Travellers like the zoo in Knuckey Lagoon, and Crocodylus Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Winnellie
Visitors to Winnellie enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Darwin Aviation Museum is worth a stop.
Charles Darwin
If you're spending some time in Charles Darwin, Darwin Harbour and Charles Darwin National Park are top sights worth seeing.
Bayview
Travellers like the parks in Bayview, and Charles Darwin National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
