• Updated with new information since originally published.
  • Please support our journalism through affiliate links. Affiliate Disclosure
  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Darwin Wharf Precinct ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Darwin Wharf Precinct
© Marco Saracco/stock.adobe.com

2. Wave Lagoon ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Wave Lagoon
© bortnikau/stock.adobe.com

3. Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory

Category: Museums & Culture
Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
© Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory

4. Berry Springs Nature Park

Category: Activities
Berry Springs Nature Park
© Sharon Jones/stock.adobe.com

5. Darwin Aviation Museum (Australian Aviation Heritage Center)

Category: Attractions
Darwin Aviation Museum (Australian Aviation Heritage Center)
© Darwin Aviation Museum (Australian Aviation Heritage Center)

6. St Mary Star of the Sea Cathedral

St Mary Star of the Sea Cathedral
© sidneydealmeida/stock.adobe.com

7. Mindil Beach Market

Category: Shopping
Mindil Beach Market
© Mindil Beach Market

8. The Deckchair Cinema

Category: Entertainment
The Deckchair Cinema
© The Deckchair Cinema

9. Magnetic Termite Mounds

Magnetic Termite Mounds
© Yvann K/stock.adobe.com

10. Hanuman

Hanuman
© Hanuman

11. Saffrron

Saffrron
© Saffrron

12. Crustaceans

Crustaceans
© robynmac/stock.adobe.com

13. Yots Greek Taverna

Category: Food & Drink
Yots Greek Taverna
© Yots Greek Taverna

14. Nirvana

Nirvana
© Nirvana

15. Moorish Cafe

Category: Food & Drink
Moorish Cafe
© Moorish Café

16. Monsoons Restaurant and Party Bar

Category: Food & Drink
Monsoons Restaurant and Party Bar
© Jacob Lund/stock.adobe.com

17. The Cyclone Cafe

Category: Food & Drink
The Cyclone Cafe
© Farknot Architect/stock.adobe.com

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

The capital of the Northern Territory of Australia, the city of Darwin attracts visitors and tourists from all over the world. Tourism is one of Darwin’s major industries, and rightly so, as there is so much to see and do for people of all ages and with all sorts of interests. For example, those who prefer the outdoors may want to spend their time exploring the Magnetic Termite Mounds at Litchfield National Park or enjoying the street side entertainment at Darwin Wharf.

Plan Your Trip

Get Ready to Go!

Need some more help?


Go to travel reservations.