The Gardens Travel Guide
Darwin
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
Admire bush orchid displays, spiky palms and local bird species as you explore one of Darwin’s most diverse natural environments.
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
Learn the stories behind Aboriginal paintings, local wildlife, regional archaeology and the cyclone that flattened Darwin in this gallery that has free admission.
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 relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in The Gardens
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Courtyard By Marriott Darwin
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Darwin City Hotel
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
DCH on Mitchell
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Palms City Resort
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around The Gardens
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.
Cullen Bay
If you're spending some time in Cullen Bay, Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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 Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.
Larrakeyah
Beaches, restaurants and shopping are some highlights of Larrakeyah. Make a stop by Cullen Bay Marina or Mindil Beach while you're exploring.
Parap
Parap is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Parap Village Markets and 24HR Art.
The Gardens Travel Guide
- Mindil Beach
- Mindil Beach Sunset Market
- George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
- Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
- Darwin Waterfront
- Cullen Bay Marina
- Casuarina Beach
- Smith Street Mall
- Charles Darwin University
- Hidden Valley Raceway
- Stokes Hill Wharf
- Darwin Deckchair Cinema
- Marrara Sports Complex
- Charles Darwin National Park
- Parap Village Markets
- Aquascene
- Bicentennial Park
- Casuarina Square
