Maureen and Doug's Guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Darwin
a favourite meeting place for locals with delicious coffee and food available
107 locals recommend
Parap Village Markets
3 Vickers Sta favourite meeting place for locals with delicious coffee and food available
Mindil Beach
fabulous place to relax and enjoy a cool drink or meal, often hosting live music. Check out their website https://www.darwinskiclub.com.au/
46 locals recommend
Darwin Ski Club
20 Conacher Stfabulous place to relax and enjoy a cool drink or meal, often hosting live music. Check out their website https://www.darwinskiclub.com.au/
Great friendly nearby club and live music venue. Very casual "old Darwin" venue
13 locals recommend
Darwin Railway Club
17 Somerville GardensGreat friendly nearby club and live music venue. Very casual "old Darwin" venue
Another classic (old Darwin) club. Well worth a visit.
12 locals recommend
Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association Inc.
68 Frances Bay DrAnother classic (old Darwin) club. Well worth a visit.
Great seaside club...very friendly and scenic. Highly recommended. Museum next door.
46 locals recommend
Darwin Ski Club
20 Conacher StGreat seaside club...very friendly and scenic. Highly recommended. Museum next door.
Darwin Bowls & Social Club Inc.
8 Conacher StOldest bowls club in Darwin...great location near the Museum.
Must dos
The Mindil Beach Markets are a must do for all travellers to Darwin. The smells wafting around the market place of the many different types of foods available make choosing what to eat difficult, best tip, sample a little of the many different delicious treats available
88 locals recommend
Mindil Beach Sunset Market (Apr to Oct)
Maria Liveris DriveThe Mindil Beach Markets are a must do for all travellers to Darwin. The smells wafting around the market place of the many different types of foods available make choosing what to eat difficult, best tip, sample a little of the many different delicious treats available
There a many things to do at the waterfront including eating, drinking, entertainment and shopping
52 locals recommend
Darwin Waterfront Corporation
7 Kitchener DrThere a many things to do at the waterfront including eating, drinking, entertainment and shopping
Darwin City
if you are interested in racing or just a fabulous fun day out, a trip to the Darwin Turf Club can be enjoyed by all visitors to Darwin
10 locals recommend
Darwin Turf Club
Buntine Driveif you are interested in racing or just a fabulous fun day out, a trip to the Darwin Turf Club can be enjoyed by all visitors to Darwin
Fabulous location with great food and entertainment, visit the Royal Flying Doctors home on the wharf, take your fishing line and grab some fish and chips and relax while you try to hook a big one or that "Million Dollar Fish"
33 locals recommend
Stokes Hill Wharf
45 Stokes Hill RdFabulous location with great food and entertainment, visit the Royal Flying Doctors home on the wharf, take your fishing line and grab some fish and chips and relax while you try to hook a big one or that "Million Dollar Fish"
Darwin Sailing Club
8 Atkins DrSightseeing
National park with City and Harbour views, 10 minutes drive from our location is definitely worth a look, perhaps take your picnic or explore the park. Lots of WW2 historical sites here. From the balcony you are looking at Charles Darwin National Park directly across Sadgroves Creek.
16 locals recommend
Charles Darwin National Park
Tiger Brennan DriveNational park with City and Harbour views, 10 minutes drive from our location is definitely worth a look, perhaps take your picnic or explore the park. Lots of WW2 historical sites here. From the balcony you are looking at Charles Darwin National Park directly across Sadgroves Creek.
absolutely awesome location for single or multi day trip
100 locals recommend
Litchfield National Park
Litchfield Park Roadabsolutely awesome location for single or multi day trip
a visit to the Museum is very worthwhile
148 locals recommend
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
19 Conacher Sta visit to the Museum is very worthwhile
a very relaxing time can be had by all at the Botanical Gardens
46 locals recommend
George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
a very relaxing time can be had by all at the Botanical Gardens
Historical
if you are interested in historical aspects of Darwin, visit the National Trust at Myilly Point
National Trust Northern Territory
2 Burnett Plif you are interested in historical aspects of Darwin, visit the National Trust at Myilly Point
Fannie Bay Gaol
Ross Smith AvenueThe Darwin Military Museum
5434 Alec Fong Lim DrThe Darwin History and Wartime Experience
15 Smith StWorth a visit especially for the history buffs...Darwin has lots of WW2 history. I would recommend the military museum at East Point and Charles Darwin National Park which you can see from the apartment. Lots of WW2 sites there and a fabulous view of Darwin City.
29 locals recommend
WWII Oil Storage Tunnels
Kitchener DriveWorth a visit especially for the history buffs...Darwin has lots of WW2 history. I would recommend the military museum at East Point and Charles Darwin National Park which you can see from the apartment. Lots of WW2 sites there and a fabulous view of Darwin City.
Food scene
Cullen Bay Beach
Cullen Bay CrescentDarwin Fish Market
30 Frances Bay DrBayview Marina
57 Bayview BoulevardNeighbourhoods
Darwin City
Traveler advice
Getting around
Get to know the surroundings-Darwin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Go sightseeing in Darwin with a hop-on hop-off pass that is valid for 24 or 48 hours. Cruise to top spots including Crocosaurus Cove, the waterfront precinct, and Darwin Military Museum. Enjoy unobstructed views from the open-top double-decker bus and informative onboard commentary. Simply hop on board to travel from sight to sight, and explore in depth on your own by hopping off at any of the convenient stops. Opt for two different tour lengths to suit your sightseeing schedule.
Read more about Darwin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour 2021 - https://www.viator.com/tours/Darwin/Darwin-Hop-on-Hop-off-Bu
Getting around
Darwin Self-Guided Audio Tour
This self-guided audio tour of Darwin is a great activity for travelers who want the independence of traveling without a guide while also wanting the information and entertainment that a guide provides. Download the audio file and follow the tour to some of the main landmarks of Darwin city, stopping wherever you want. Enjoy historical tales and be immersed in the city and its stories at your own pace.
Read more about Darwin Self-Guided Audio Tour 2021 - https://www.viator.com/tours/Darwin/Darwin-Self-Guided-Audio-Tour/d360-30114P25?mcid=56757
Don't miss
Visit the Tourism Centre for ideas
Treat your tastebuds and indulge your sense of fun and adventure in the Northern Territory’s tropical capital city.
From the sparkling harbour and WWII history to the city's Asian-influenced food and tropical outdoor lifestyle, Darwin is an adventurers' paradise.
visit https://www.tourismtopend.com.au/
or drop in to Tourism Top End Visitor Information Centre
6 Bennett Street, Darwin City NT 0800
Tel: +618 8980 6000 or 1300 138 886
Email: info@tourismtopend.com.au
open Monday - Friday | 9.00am - 4.30pm
Saturday - Sunday | 10.00am - 2.00pm
Closed Public Holidays