Guidebook for Larrakeyah
Food Scene
Delicious Campos coffee, amazing bakery treats, tastiest pies in the city and those crazy milkshakes!
19 locals recommend
Alley Cats
66 Smith StDelicious Campos coffee, amazing bakery treats, tastiest pies in the city and those crazy milkshakes!
Delicious lunch menu including laksa, crispy pork belly or tasty duck and served with free unlimited ice tea!
Lazy Susan's Eating House
21 Cavenagh StDelicious lunch menu including laksa, crispy pork belly or tasty duck and served with free unlimited ice tea!
The Milk Bar
39 Smith StGood coffee in air-conditioned comfort!
Good coffee and the best banana bread and brownie's this end of Australia!
12 locals recommend
Four Birds
32 Smith StGood coffee and the best banana bread and brownie's this end of Australia!
Delicious coffees, bakery treats and breakfasts in a very cool atmosphere. Close to Parap markets (Saturday mornings), shops and art galleries.
40 locals recommend
Laneway Specialty Coffee
1 Vickers StDelicious coffees, bakery treats and breakfasts in a very cool atmosphere. Close to Parap markets (Saturday mornings), shops and art galleries.
A bit further afield - this cafe is in the light industrial area of Winnellie but has a cool vibe, great coffee and delicious toasted sandwiches (jaffles).
7 locals recommend
Besser Kitchen and Brew Bar
116 Coonawarra RdA bit further afield - this cafe is in the light industrial area of Winnellie but has a cool vibe, great coffee and delicious toasted sandwiches (jaffles).
Reasonable coffee but a nice shady and cool area to sit out. Excellent for families as they are really accommodating on the menu (half portions for half price), plenty of space and good changing facilities.
Q Bar & Braserie On The Avenue
12 Salonika StReasonable coffee but a nice shady and cool area to sit out. Excellent for families as they are really accommodating on the menu (half portions for half price), plenty of space and good changing facilities.
Awesome spot to sit out and enjoy the foreshore view. Good for little kids as there is plenty of space to run around and they have toys and mats. Good coffee.
53 locals recommend
The Foreshore Restaurant & Cafe
259 Casuarina DrAwesome spot to sit out and enjoy the foreshore view. Good for little kids as there is plenty of space to run around and they have toys and mats. Good coffee.
Beautiful place to hang out in hammocks or under the trees on a bean bag and enjoy the beach views. Good coffee and milkshakes etc but service is incredibly slow if busy so don;t go if you are in a rush! Take a book and enjoy 'Darwin time'.
36 locals recommend
De La Plage
Beautiful place to hang out in hammocks or under the trees on a bean bag and enjoy the beach views. Good coffee and milkshakes etc but service is incredibly slow if busy so don;t go if you are in a rush! Take a book and enjoy 'Darwin time'.
CHOW!
19 Kitchener DrThe pho and the laksa...so good!
The views!!! Best place to grab a beer and watch a famous Darwin sunset.
42 locals recommend
Darwin Sailing Club
8 Atkins DrThe views!!! Best place to grab a beer and watch a famous Darwin sunset.
Best fish and chips in Darwin. Pack a picnic blanket and and esky of beers and grab a spot on the grass to watch the sunset. Cheap and cheerful.
12 locals recommend
La Beach
51 Marina BlvdBest fish and chips in Darwin. Pack a picnic blanket and and esky of beers and grab a spot on the grass to watch the sunset. Cheap and cheerful.
Iconic Darwin scene, head down before sunset explore the markets and the extensive food options...grab a laksa and watch the sun disappear and the people clapping. You can take your own drinks on the beach.
44 locals recommend
Mindil Beach Sunset Market Head Office
12 Travers StIconic Darwin scene, head down before sunset explore the markets and the extensive food options...grab a laksa and watch the sun disappear and the people clapping. You can take your own drinks on the beach.
Hanuman
93 Mitchell StIncredible Thai, Indian and Nonyan cuisine. Deliciousness.
Pee Wee's at the Point
Alec Fong Lim DriveIf you're feeling fancy...
Memories of India
2 Sabine RdBest Indian food in Darwin...so tasty. Very reasonable.
Fresh juices, laksa and satays...this famous Saturday morning street market is full of colour and tasty treats.
107 locals recommend
Parap Village Markets
3 Vickers StFresh juices, laksa and satays...this famous Saturday morning street market is full of colour and tasty treats.
Cheap and cheerful noodle soups. Excellent lunch option in the Galleria just off Smith Street Mall.
Roast & Noodles 328
37-39 Smith StCheap and cheerful noodle soups. Excellent lunch option in the Galleria just off Smith Street Mall.
Good value tapas, $20 lunch special that includes two tapas and a drink.
9 locals recommend
Viva La Vida Wine & Tapas Bar
48-50 Smith StGood value tapas, $20 lunch special that includes two tapas and a drink.
Dumplings. It's no Din Tai Fung but they are pretty cheap and tasty freshly made dumplings.
Steam Up Chinese Restaurant
Dumplings. It's no Din Tai Fung but they are pretty cheap and tasty freshly made dumplings.
Excellent lunch option with cheap and tasty Banh Mi and Gua Bao from the hole-in-the-wall. Downstairs from Thailicious which is also a good option for Thai food in town.
Banh Appetit
69 Mitchell StExcellent lunch option with cheap and tasty Banh Mi and Gua Bao from the hole-in-the-wall. Downstairs from Thailicious which is also a good option for Thai food in town.
The Rabbithole
44 The MallCoffee!! But slow service, so don't go here if you are in a rush :)
If you happen to be in Winnellie getting your car serviced or picking up something from a courier...grab a coffee and a sandwich from The Trader while you wait.
The Trader
60 Winnellie RdIf you happen to be in Winnellie getting your car serviced or picking up something from a courier...grab a coffee and a sandwich from The Trader while you wait.
If you're in Darwin but really wanted to holiday in Greece, this is where you can get an awesome frappe and other tasty Greek sweets, cakes and pastries.
Sweet Tooth Cake Shop
2 Sabine RdIf you're in Darwin but really wanted to holiday in Greece, this is where you can get an awesome frappe and other tasty Greek sweets, cakes and pastries.
Drinks & Nightlife
Only rooftop bar in Darwin and good selection of beers on tap. Great spot for Friday afternoon drinks.
14 locals recommend
Rorkes
Only rooftop bar in Darwin and good selection of beers on tap. Great spot for Friday afternoon drinks.
Beautiful spot in Cullen Bay, best burgers in town and great selection of beers on tap. Relaxed family atmosphere - kids will love the carnival theme and play area.
29 locals recommend
Lola's Pergola Darwin
48 Marina BlvdBeautiful spot in Cullen Bay, best burgers in town and great selection of beers on tap. Relaxed family atmosphere - kids will love the carnival theme and play area.
The Deck Bar
22 Mitchell StGood pub with tasty food options.
Irish pub in the heart of Mitchell Street...good for Sunday sessions, or anytime you want a big session!
17 locals recommend
Shenannigans
69 Mitchell StIrish pub in the heart of Mitchell Street...good for Sunday sessions, or anytime you want a big session!
Essentials
Coles Darwin
Knuckey StreetFree parking underneath.
Free parking. Supermarket has a great sushi bar inside which is good for cheap lunches.
53 locals recommend
Woolworths Darwin City
Whitfield StreetFree parking. Supermarket has a great sushi bar inside which is good for cheap lunches.
Darwin General Post Office
48 Cavenagh StParks & Nature
Waterfalls!! Refreshing and beautiful, these croc-free swimming holes and waterfalls are a great day trip from Darwin. Check out Wangi, Florence and Buleys Rockholes
100 locals recommend
Litchfield National Park
Litchfield Park RoadWaterfalls!! Refreshing and beautiful, these croc-free swimming holes and waterfalls are a great day trip from Darwin. Check out Wangi, Florence and Buleys Rockholes
See some of the Territory's wildlife in this extensive park. There's a a great bird show, animal feeding, a good aquarium and a fun 'train' that takes you around if you are too hot of tired to walk.
45 locals recommend
Territory Wildlife Park
Cox Peninsula RoadSee some of the Territory's wildlife in this extensive park. There's a a great bird show, animal feeding, a good aquarium and a fun 'train' that takes you around if you are too hot of tired to walk.
Nice for a shady walk. Eva's cafe has good coffee and treats.
46 locals recommend
George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
Nice for a shady walk. Eva's cafe has good coffee and treats.
Arts & Culture
Excellent collection of indigenous art as well as exhibitions about Darwin's history, Cyclone Tracey and all the things that can kill you in the NT!! You can also see Sweetheart (a huge stuffed croc). The attached cafe, Cornucopia is nice but expensive, good for lunch or coffee.
148 locals recommend
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
19 Conacher StExcellent collection of indigenous art as well as exhibitions about Darwin's history, Cyclone Tracey and all the things that can kill you in the NT!! You can also see Sweetheart (a huge stuffed croc). The attached cafe, Cornucopia is nice but expensive, good for lunch or coffee.
Watch a film under the stars at Darwin's iconic deckchair cinema. A lovely atmosphere. Get there early to have some tasty food and a drink and grab your deckchair (reserve it with a cushion!)
61 locals recommend
Deckchair Cinema
Jervois RoadWatch a film under the stars at Darwin's iconic deckchair cinema. A lovely atmosphere. Get there early to have some tasty food and a drink and grab your deckchair (reserve it with a cushion!)
Live music in the courtyard on Fridays, it is a pleasant place to enjoy an evening drink. They also put on great shows with both local and visiting talent and the tickets aren't expensive.
16 locals recommend
Brown's Mart Theatre
12 Smith StLive music in the courtyard on Fridays, it is a pleasant place to enjoy an evening drink. They also put on great shows with both local and visiting talent and the tickets aren't expensive.
Shopping
The biggest mall in Darwin where you can get most essentials; variety stores including Kmart and Big W etc, cinemas and a recently opened food court with great options and a really fun kids playground.
84 locals recommend
Casuarina Square Medical Centre
Casuarina Square 247 Trower RdThe biggest mall in Darwin where you can get most essentials; variety stores including Kmart and Big W etc, cinemas and a recently opened food court with great options and a really fun kids playground.
Outdoor pedestrian mall, good for touristy souvenirs or more exclusive iconic Australian brands such as Paspaley Pearls and RM Williams.
9 locals recommend
Smith Street Mall - Vic Hotel
Smith StreetOutdoor pedestrian mall, good for touristy souvenirs or more exclusive iconic Australian brands such as Paspaley Pearls and RM Williams.
Sightseeing
Visitor information centre, get info and make bookings for tours and day trips.
13 locals recommend
Tourism Top End
6 Bennett StVisitor information centre, get info and make bookings for tours and day trips.
See a croc and other reptiles up close and personal without having to leave the city. You can also do the 'cage of death' which is a unique experience, swimming with crocs!
78 locals recommend
Crocosaurus Cove
58 Mitchell StSee a croc and other reptiles up close and personal without having to leave the city. You can also do the 'cage of death' which is a unique experience, swimming with crocs!
During high tide, hundreds of fish come close enough to be hand fed. It's a bit random but a fun activity, especially for kids.
25 locals recommend
Aquascene
28 Doctors Gully RdDuring high tide, hundreds of fish come close enough to be hand fed. It's a bit random but a fun activity, especially for kids.