Darwin Guidebook
Food scene
Frying Nemo Fish and Chips
90 Frances Bay DrAward winning fish and chips within walking distance
Bannsang Korean Restaurant
7 Kitchener DriveAwesome Korean BBQ at the waterfront precinct.
Great Vietnamese restaurant with Thai and a mixture of Chinese dishes. Eat inside or outside on the waterfront
35 locals recommend
CHOW!
19 Kitchener DrGreat Vietnamese restaurant with Thai and a mixture of Chinese dishes. Eat inside or outside on the waterfront
Sightseeing
Darwin water front is a man made beach, wave pool and restaurants. Spend the entire day relaxing on th one of the lounge chairs or come down for an meal.
52 locals recommend
Darwin Waterfront Corporation
7 Kitchener DrDarwin water front is a man made beach, wave pool and restaurants. Spend the entire day relaxing on th one of the lounge chairs or come down for an meal.
The wharf is a great place to visit. There are multiple eateries, outdoor views are great, drop in a line in one of the dedicated fishing spots. In the dry a Ferris wheel is set up.
33 locals recommend
Stokes Hill Wharf
45 Stokes Hill RdThe wharf is a great place to visit. There are multiple eateries, outdoor views are great, drop in a line in one of the dedicated fishing spots. In the dry a Ferris wheel is set up.
Great museum that gives an appreciation of how heavily affected Darwin was bombed in WW2.
45 locals recommend
The Darwin Military Museum
5434 Alec Fong Lim DrGreat museum that gives an appreciation of how heavily affected Darwin was bombed in WW2.
Must see spot for sunset. 5km walking loop. Take the mangrove boardwalk for a real mangrove experience. The rock cliffs and colourful layered colours are a must see.
35 locals recommend
East Point Reserve
Must see spot for sunset. 5km walking loop. Take the mangrove boardwalk for a real mangrove experience. The rock cliffs and colourful layered colours are a must see.
Nature at its finest. See spectacular wildlife via a guided tour or drop your own boat in at the boat ramp.
Corroboree Billabong
Nature at its finest. See spectacular wildlife via a guided tour or drop your own boat in at the boat ramp.
Great water holes for swimming. Check if water holes are open before you leave as they may be colder in the wet.
100 locals recommend
Litchfield National Park
Litchfield Park RoadGreat water holes for swimming. Check if water holes are open before you leave as they may be colder in the wet.
During the dry season this is a great place to watch an outdoor movie and have a meal.
61 locals recommend
Deckchair Cinema
Jervois RoadDuring the dry season this is a great place to watch an outdoor movie and have a meal.
Take a stroll through the old oil storage tunnels and learn a little bit about the history and what Darwin went through in WW2.
29 locals recommend
WWII Oil Storage Tunnels
Kitchener DriveTake a stroll through the old oil storage tunnels and learn a little bit about the history and what Darwin went through in WW2.
Shopping
If you need some retail therapy casuarina square is the largest mall in Darwin. A large food court, cinemas and lots of shops to settle that retail itch. Again like everything in Darwin. It is only 15 minutes away from your apartment.
Casuarina Square Medical Centre
Casuarina Square 247 Trower RdTraveler advice
Getting around
Uber costs
Uber cost into the cbd or waterfront is $5-$10
Don't miss
Saturday Parap Markets.
Parap markets are every Saturday. Enjoy local and international street food and arts and crafts.
Ways to save
Dinah beach mini market
This mini market is within walking distance if you are cooking from home. A bottle shop is also within the shop.
Getting around
Electric scooters
Electric scooters are available through the CBD. Down load the app and scoot where you want.