The Gardens Travel Guide

Darwin

A sunset over a body of water with several boats.
A park with a paved path, a wooden bench, and large trees.
A lush park with a variety of trees, including a prominent eucalyptus and a large oak tree.
A rural garden with a dirt path, various plants, and trees.
A sunset over a crowded beach with people enjoying the view.

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A sandy beach with people, a clear blue sky, and green trees.

Mindil Beach

8.8/10 (1,795 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.
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Top hotels in The Gardens

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

4 out of 5
Gilruth Avenue The Gardens NT
The price is ₹15,778 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
₹15,778
₹17,356 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"My husband & I booked a superior king room it was on the ground floor .It was clean & tidy .We arrived about 1.30 am and reception desk were very helpful .quick & easy.It was a late night flight from Sydney . 3nights were great Bathroom was very large .Bathroom amenities were good but there could ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Mindil Beach Casino Resort
The Leea Darwin

The Leea Darwin

4 out of 5
64 Cavenagh St Darwin NT
The price is ₹11,778 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
₹11,778
₹12,956 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
The Leea Darwin
Nightcap at the Cavenagh

Nightcap at the Cavenagh

3.5 out of 5
12 Cavenagh Street Darwin NT
The price is ₹9,204 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
₹9,204
₹10,124 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Darwin. Enjoy room service, a fitness centre and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Nightcap at the Cavenagh
Rydges Darwin Central

Rydges Darwin Central

4 out of 5
21 Knuckey Street Darwin NT
The price is ₹14,901 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
₹14,901
₹16,391 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very good! (999 reviews)
"😁"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

Rydges Darwin Central
Courtyard By Marriott Darwin

Courtyard By Marriott Darwin

4 out of 5
81 Smith Street Darwin NT
The price is ₹14,549 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
₹14,549
₹16,004 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The pool requires more maintenance Brown mark on base of pool. Also plastic fork laying in pool for 2 days Apart from those 2 issues room clean and tidy, close to town , friendly and imformative staff"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Courtyard By Marriott Darwin
Palms City Resort

Palms City Resort

4 out of 5
64 Esplanade Darwin NT
Fully refundable
The price is ₹18,408 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
₹18,408
₹21,094 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly motel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Room was fine, WIFI signal negligible, cleaners didn’t do a full room clean in 3 days, gardeners were a nuisance trying to come on the property when I was there every 30 minutes. Extended the stay and you would have thought I was asking for a blood transfusion. Overall dated resort with negligible ..."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Palms City Resort
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Where to stay in The Gardens

Find the best The Gardens areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large alligator in a clear pool with a person in a transparent cylindrical enclosure.

Darwin City Centre

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.

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Palmerston

Palmerston is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you want to see more of the larger area, you might add a stop by Howard Springs Nature Park to your list.

A meal with a burger, fries, onion rings, and fried items on a wooden table.
Photo by Stuart Samuels
Open Photo by Stuart Samuels

Stuart Park

While Stuart Park isn't home to many top sights, Mindil Beach Sunset Market and Mindil Beach Casino & Resort are some notable places to visit nearby.

A marina with multiple sailboats docked at wooden piers, a covered walkway, and a building with outdoor seating.

Cullen Bay

If you're spending some time in Cullen Bay, Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A dirt path leading through a dry, arid landscape with sparse vegetation, including palm trees and a prominent rock formation.

Eaton

You might appreciate the restaurants and gardens in Eaton, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Marrara Sports Complex and TIO Stadium are just a few notable stops.

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