Renee's Guidebook
Food scene
A dry-season must see for the sunset, food stalls, arts and crafts on offer. Every Thursday and Sunday from 4pm.
88 locals recommend
Mindil Beach Sunset Market (Apr to Oct)
Maria Liveris DriveA dry-season must see for the sunset, food stalls, arts and crafts on offer. Every Thursday and Sunday from 4pm.
Coffee, breakfast, lunch or dinner overlooking the beach as well as Wednesday night trivia weekly.
44 locals recommend
Beachfront Hotel
342 Casuarina DrCoffee, breakfast, lunch or dinner overlooking the beach as well as Wednesday night trivia weekly.
Right across the road from our studio, an all-year-round must for groceries, mango smoothie or laksa, until 2pm.
49 locals recommend
Rapid Creek Sunday Market
48 Trower RdRight across the road from our studio, an all-year-round must for groceries, mango smoothie or laksa, until 2pm.
Best and closest coffee and breakfast option, walk to the end of the street and take the first left.
19 locals recommend
Cafe Central Darwin
29 Rossiter StBest and closest coffee and breakfast option, walk to the end of the street and take the first left.
Lovely breezy licensed beachfront cafe that does lunch and dinner. Great coffee too!
53 locals recommend
The Foreshore Restaurant & Cafe
259 Casuarina DrLovely breezy licensed beachfront cafe that does lunch and dinner. Great coffee too!
Dry-season only super-chilled beachfront cafe that does occasional Sunday sessions and events- check their social page for details.
36 locals recommend
De La Plage
Dry-season only super-chilled beachfront cafe that does occasional Sunday sessions and events- check their social page for details.
Sightseeing
Nothing beats swimming in a croc-free waterfall or rockpool. A two-wheel drive approx. 1.5 hours from Darwin, you can swim at Buley Rockpools, Florence Waterfalls or enjoy the many walks throughout the park. If you have a 4WD, explore the many waterfalls and campsites throughout the park’s backtracks.
100 locals recommend
Litchfield National Park
Litchfield Park RoadNothing beats swimming in a croc-free waterfall or rockpool. A two-wheel drive approx. 1.5 hours from Darwin, you can swim at Buley Rockpools, Florence Waterfalls or enjoy the many walks throughout the park. If you have a 4WD, explore the many waterfalls and campsites throughout the park’s backtracks.
At the very end of the bike path, Nightcliff jetty has views, beautiful breezes and food stalls to enjoy.
27 locals recommend
Nightcliff Jetty
At the very end of the bike path, Nightcliff jetty has views, beautiful breezes and food stalls to enjoy.
My favourite local hangouts
Nearby neighbourhood locations, within walking or bike riding distance.
Beautiful sunsets, walks or picnics on the beach or along the Nightcliff foreshore.
8 locals recommend
Nightcliff Beachside
244 Casuarina DrBeautiful sunsets, walks or picnics on the beach or along the Nightcliff foreshore.
Local cocktail bar serving a variety of drinks using Territory ingredients. Short bus ride, Uber or long walk from our place.
15 locals recommend
Dom's Bar & Lounge
60 Aralia StreetLocal cocktail bar serving a variety of drinks using Territory ingredients. Short bus ride, Uber or long walk from our place.
Great bar with DJs, fun, games and great cocktails just a short bike ride or Uber away.
15 locals recommend
Dom's Bar & Lounge
60 Aralia StreetGreat bar with DJs, fun, games and great cocktails just a short bike ride or Uber away.