Guidebook for Darwin City
Food Scene
Green Chillies Darwin
209 Shepherd StGreat thai food
Asian Fusion just over the road. You can see it from the balcony.
20 locals recommend
Nirvana Restaurant
14 Dashwood CresAsian Fusion just over the road. You can see it from the balcony.
Cafe 21
109 Smith StreetWonderful breakfasts and all day dining. Is licensed as well.
Domino's Pizza Darwin City
130 Smith StPizza!
Zhen's Corner Takeaway
130 Smith StGood Chinese Takeaway
Lizards Bar and Restaurant
105 Mitchell StGood bistro and pub food
Noodle House
84 Mitchell StBest chinese restaurant in Darwin
All you can eat buffet, including wonderful seafood, for a great price.
7 locals recommend
The Jetty Restaurant
39 Stokes Hill RdAll you can eat buffet, including wonderful seafood, for a great price.
Parap Bakery
Best pies and sausage rolls
Wonderful fish n chips overlooking Fannie Bay, whilst watching the sunset.
42 locals recommend
Darwin Sailing Club
8 Atkins DrWonderful fish n chips overlooking Fannie Bay, whilst watching the sunset.
Pee Wee's at the Point
Alec Fong Lim DriveAbsolute fine dining and stunning views
Boatshed Coffee House
56 Marina BlvdGreat breakfasts overlooking Cullen Bay Marina
Superb handmade pasta and fantastic steaks with views of the harbour
23 locals recommend
Wharf One Food & Wine
19 Kitchener DrSuperb handmade pasta and fantastic steaks with views of the harbour
Snapper Rocks
7 Kitchener DrFantastic seafood restaurant on the waterfront.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Trader Bar
3 Harriet PlaceNice and close
The Precinct
7 Kitchener DrCraft beer and pub food overlooking the Darwin Waterfront
Housed in one of the older buildings in Darwin and has a wonderful selection of wines. It also has a nice little outdoor area.
30 locals recommend
Stone House Wine Bar & Kitchen
33 Cavenagh StHoused in one of the older buildings in Darwin and has a wonderful selection of wines. It also has a nice little outdoor area.
Great outdoor bar with live music on the weekends and a great pool and grassed area for the kids.
46 locals recommend
Darwin Ski Club
20 Conacher StGreat outdoor bar with live music on the weekends and a great pool and grassed area for the kids.
Five different restaurants fo choose from and lots of events happen here.
45 locals recommend
Mindil Beach Casino (Formerly SKYCITY Darwin)
Gilruth AvenueFive different restaurants fo choose from and lots of events happen here.
Six Tanks Brew Co.
69 Mitchell StGreat selection of brewed beers and food.
One Mile Brewery
111 Coonawarra RdThe only locally brewed beer in Darwin.
Parks & Nature
George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
Lovely to walk around and also to picnic here
Great for a walk in the morning and evenings. Don't go close to the water as there are crocs!
28 locals recommend
Mindil Beach
Great for a walk in the morning and evenings. Don't go close to the water as there are crocs!
This park is close to Darwin and has some of the best waterfalls around. Easily doable in a day, yet why not stay longer at the local Litchfield Tourist Park or the Butterfly Farm in Batchelor.
100 locals recommend
Litchfield National Park
Litchfield Park RoadThis park is close to Darwin and has some of the best waterfalls around. Easily doable in a day, yet why not stay longer at the local Litchfield Tourist Park or the Butterfly Farm in Batchelor.
Sightseeing
It's called the 'Wedding Cake' and the corners are in the shape of torpedoes. There is a plaque in the foyer where one of the bombs in World War II hit the post office that was originally in this place.
Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory
15 Mitchell StIt's called the 'Wedding Cake' and the corners are in the shape of torpedoes. There is a plaque in the foyer where one of the bombs in World War II hit the post office that was originally in this place.
Great for swimming at the Wave Pool and the enclosed and safe swimming area.
It's also rimmed by shops and restaurants and an ice cream shop.
26 locals recommend
Darwin Waterfront Precinct Municipality
Great for swimming at the Wave Pool and the enclosed and safe swimming area.
It's also rimmed by shops and restaurants and an ice cream shop.
Big Bus Darwin
Bennett StreetHop on, Hop off Bus for sightseeing around Darwin
One of the greatest National Parks in the world. UNESCO World Heritage. 20,000 hectares of spectacular scenery and wildlife.
You'll need at least three days to see it all.
10 locals recommend
Kakadu
One of the greatest National Parks in the world. UNESCO World Heritage. 20,000 hectares of spectacular scenery and wildlife.
You'll need at least three days to see it all.
Arts & Culture
Lovely collection of memorabilia of the Northern Territory including a display about Cyclone Tracy.
148 locals recommend
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
19 Conacher StLovely collection of memorabilia of the Northern Territory including a display about Cyclone Tracy.
Entertainment & Activities
Darwin Entertainment Centre
93 Mitchell StLots of live entertainment
Crocosaurus Cove
58 Mitchell StGet in the cage of death for that real crocodile experience.
Aquascene
28 Doctors Gully RdFish feeding at high tide. Great for the kids.
Darwin Wave Pool
Kitchener DriveAutomated wave pool for all the family
Deckchair Cinema
Jervois RoadGorgeous outdoor theatre with food available each night
Essentials
IGA X-press
134 Smith StIt's so close for your immediate needs
Supermarket with chemist, bakery and chicken deli around it.
53 locals recommend
Woolworths Darwin City
Whitfield StreetSupermarket with chemist, bakery and chicken deli around it.
Coles Darwin
Knuckey StreetLocated in the Mitchell Centre, which also houses a few other shops.
Post Office
48 Cavenagh Street