Tammy's Guidebook to Darwin
Groceries
Waterfront Minimart
19A Kitchener DrLocated directly downstairs for those forgotten items or the morning newspaper.
Located 1.5klms away corner of Knuckey and Mitchell Sts. Has a Liquorland. 2 hours free parking underneath via Knuckey St. Do not lose parking ticket.
25 locals recommend
Coles Darwin
Knuckey StreetLocated 1.5klms away corner of Knuckey and Mitchell Sts. Has a Liquorland. 2 hours free parking underneath via Knuckey St. Do not lose parking ticket.
Located 1.7klms in between Smith and Cavenagh Sts. Has a BWS. Free parking via Knuckey St.
53 locals recommend
Woolworths Darwin City
Whitfield StreetLocated 1.7klms in between Smith and Cavenagh Sts. Has a BWS. Free parking via Knuckey St.
Cafes & Restaurants
These are all walking distance from the apartment.
Located directly below our apartment and is a favourite of my daughter. Have spent a small fortune there, but it is very yummy!
Trampoline Gelato
19 Kitchener DrLocated directly below our apartment and is a favourite of my daughter. Have spent a small fortune there, but it is very yummy!
Good for breakfast or brunch. Located at base of Adina Vibe Hotel.
8 locals recommend
The Coffee Club Café – Darwin Waterfront
7 Kitchener DrGood for breakfast or brunch. Located at base of Adina Vibe Hotel.
Lime Cafe
7 Kitchener DrGood for breakfast or brunch. Located at base of Adina Vibe Hotel.
A fun Vietnamese restaurant with a bit of atmosphere. Great for lunch or dinner. Ask to sit inside if you are struggling with the heat. Located downstairs in Building 1.
35 locals recommend
CHOW!
19 Kitchener DrA fun Vietnamese restaurant with a bit of atmosphere. Great for lunch or dinner. Ask to sit inside if you are struggling with the heat. Located downstairs in Building 1.
A great place to relax with a drink and pub fare. Kids can play on the playground whilst you dine outside. Located downstairs in Building 1.
15 locals recommend
Fiddlers Green
19 Kitchener DrA great place to relax with a drink and pub fare. Kids can play on the playground whilst you dine outside. Located downstairs in Building 1.
A relaxed cafe/restaurant where you can just order snack food if not after a huge meal. If you like oysters this is the place to go. Located downstairs in Building 2.
16 locals recommend
Oyster Bar Darwin
19 Kitchener DrA relaxed cafe/restaurant where you can just order snack food if not after a huge meal. If you like oysters this is the place to go. Located downstairs in Building 2.
Hot Tamale
19 Kitchener DrA fun, laid back Mexican restaurant. Located downstairs in Building 3.
One of our favourites for snack share plates, laid back atmosphere, relaxing music and view over the lagoon. Located downstairs in Building 3.
13 locals recommend
Bella Darwin Restaurant
19 Kitchener DrOne of our favourites for snack share plates, laid back atmosphere, relaxing music and view over the lagoon. Located downstairs in Building 3.
More for couples or groups, not ideal for young kids. A bit more of a romantic atmosphere overlooking Stokes Hill Wharf. Located downstairs in Building 3.
23 locals recommend
Wharf One Food & Wine
19 Kitchener DrMore for couples or groups, not ideal for young kids. A bit more of a romantic atmosphere overlooking Stokes Hill Wharf. Located downstairs in Building 3.
Haven’t dined here before, but definitely looks great overlooking the parklands. Located at base of Adina Vibe Hotel.
7 locals recommend
Snapper Rocks
7 Kitchener DrHaven’t dined here before, but definitely looks great overlooking the parklands. Located at base of Adina Vibe Hotel.
Curve Restaurant and Bar
7 Kitchener DrPart of the Adina Vibe Hotel, great location overlooking the Wave Pool.
Great place to catch up for a drink or grab a meal. Overlooks the Wave Pool. Located at base of Adina Vibe Hotel.
24 locals recommend
The Precinct
7 Kitchener DrGreat place to catch up for a drink or grab a meal. Overlooks the Wave Pool. Located at base of Adina Vibe Hotel.
Located a bit further away but still walking distance. They do a huge all you can eat.
7 locals recommend
The Jetty Restaurant
39 Stokes Hill RdLocated a bit further away but still walking distance. They do a huge all you can eat.
Great for families as lots of eateries etc and more affordable than the Waterfront area. Please note that this is the wharf so must keep an eye on toddlers and young children. 5 to 10 minute walk or catch the free shuttle bus.
33 locals recommend
Stokes Hill Wharf
45 Stokes Hill RdGreat for families as lots of eateries etc and more affordable than the Waterfront area. Please note that this is the wharf so must keep an eye on toddlers and young children. 5 to 10 minute walk or catch the free shuttle bus.
A restaurant located at Stokes Hill Wharf overlooking the harbour.
6 locals recommend
Crustaceans on the Wharf
Stokes Hill RoadA restaurant located at Stokes Hill Wharf overlooking the harbour.
For Kids
Open 10am to 6pm Daily. All Day Admission: 15 years and over $7, Under 15 years $5, Under 3 years Free, Seniors concession $5, Family (max 2 adults & 3 children) $18.
55 locals recommend
Darwin Wave Pool
Kitchener DriveOpen 10am to 6pm Daily. All Day Admission: 15 years and over $7, Under 15 years $5, Under 3 years Free, Seniors concession $5, Family (max 2 adults & 3 children) $18.
Recreation Lagoon
Kitchener DriveFree
Kingpin Darwin
1 Neale StFlip Out Darwin
11 Osgood DrDarwin Ice Skating
Osgood DriveLeanyer Recreation Park
215 Vanderlin DrFree
Palmerston Water Park
Roystonea AvenueFree
Exercise
7am every Saturday. Only a few minutes walk away. Access via the Deckchair Cinema stairs up to the Cenotaph on the Esplanade where the run starts from. Don’t forget your barcode.
Darwin parkrun
49 Esplanade7am every Saturday. Only a few minutes walk away. Access via the Deckchair Cinema stairs up to the Cenotaph on the Esplanade where the run starts from. Don’t forget your barcode.
7am every Saturday. About a 15 minute drive. Nightcliff Foreshore across from the Beachfront Hotel. Don’t forget your barcode.
Nightcliff parkrun
342 Casuarina Dr7am every Saturday. About a 15 minute drive. Nightcliff Foreshore across from the Beachfront Hotel. Don’t forget your barcode.
Markets
Returning Thursday 30 April. Every Thursday and Sunday evening, 4pm to 9pm.
88 locals recommend
Mindil Beach Sunset Market (Apr to Oct)
Maria Liveris DriveReturning Thursday 30 April. Every Thursday and Sunday evening, 4pm to 9pm.
Every Saturday morning. If you love laksas, this is the place to go.
107 locals recommend
Parap Village Markets
3 Vickers StEvery Saturday morning. If you love laksas, this is the place to go.
Nightcliff Market
Pavonia PlaceEvery Sunday morning.
Rapid Creek Sunday Market
48 Trower RdEvery Sunday morning.
Events
Darwin Festival
13 Harry Chan Ave6 to 23 August 2020
Sightseeing
Darwin Bus Interchange
1 Harry Chan Ave5 to 10 minute walk away.
Tourism Top End
6 Bennett St10 to 15 minute walk away.
WWII Oil Storage Tunnels
Kitchener DriveLocated downstairs on Kitchener Dr.
Darwin Harbour Cruises
7 Stokes Hill RdRFDS Darwin Tourist Facility
45 Stokes Hill RdMuseum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
19 Conacher StCrocosaurus Cove
58 Mitchell StCrocodylus Park
The Darwin Military Museum
5434 Alec Fong Lim DrDoctors Gully
Darwin Aviation Museum
557 Stuart HwyDarwin Waterfront Corporation
7 Kitchener DrDarwin Cruise Ship Terminal
45 Stokes Hill RdMandorah
Litchfield National Park
Litchfield Park RoadCooinda Lodge Kakadu
Kakadu HighwayTerritory Wildlife Park
Cox Peninsula RoadGeorge Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
Fannie Bay Gaol
Ross Smith Avenue