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Winter in Darwin: where to warm up
Cosy cafes, snug pubs, museums and galleries for the cooler season.
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Standout spots in Darwin right now
A rotating pick of our highest-scoring, hand-checked spots — fresh every day.
Darwin Military Museum
Military history museum in Darwin CBD featuring the Defence of Darwin Experience, a multimedia exhibition about the 1942 bombing raids.
Darwin Waterfront Precinct
Waterfront precinct in Darwin CBD featuring restaurants, bars, a wave pool and sandy beach, plus markets and shopping.
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory in Darwin CBD showcases indigenous and rock art, fossils, natural sciences and seafaring history.
MERAKI Greek Taverna
$$Highly rated Greek taverna in Darwin CBD serving traditional Mediterranean cuisine.
Wax It Wellness & Rejuvenation (Casuarina Square, Darwin)
Wellness and rejuvenation services in Casuarina, Darwin.
Territory Wildlife Park
Wildlife zoo in Berry Springs with native and exotic animals, walking paths and shuttle train transport.
Trending suburbs
Where Darwin is eating, drinking and hanging out.
Events in Darwin
Gigs, sport, theatre and things to do over the coming weeks.
Food & DrinkSun, 2 Aug, 9:30am
Mindil Beach Sunset Market
Mindil Beach Sunset Market
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EventSun, 2 Aug, 9:30am
Ladbrokes Darwin Cup Calcutta
Silks Darwin
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EventSun, 2 Aug, 5:00pm
Sunday Kirtan Night
Nightcliff Community Centre
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EventSun, 2 Aug, 6:30pm
FURNACE AND THE FUNDAMENTALS
Mayberry Darwin
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The latest spots added to our Darwin guide.
MOM Darwin
Simple quarters with a/c in a casual adults-only hostel offering outdoor pools, a kitchen & a bar.
Ibis Darwin Airport Hotel
Where to Stay in Casuarina, Darwin.
Novotel Darwin Airport
Bright quarters in a modern hotel offering a poolside bar, a gym & a 24-hour airport shuttle.
BIG4 Hidden Valley Holiday Park
Where to Stay in Palmerston, Darwin.
Henness
Where to Stay in Palmerston, Darwin.
Humpty Doo Hotel
$$Where to Stay in Palmerston, Darwin.
DCH on Mitchell
Where to Stay in Palmerston, Darwin.
Stayover in Darwin
Where to Stay in Palmerston, Darwin.
Best-of lists
Our definitive, regularly-updated rankings.
Read up before you go
roundupDarwin Nightlife: The Best Bars & Live Music
From Mitchell Street cocktails to Cullen Bay sunsets, here’s how to choose Darwin bars for a relaxed, social night out.
Read guide →roundupFree Things to Do in Darwin
From tropical gardens and harbourfront walks to natural swimming holes and a free family water park, Darwin offers plenty of ways to spend a day outdoors.
Read guide →roundupDarwin With Kids: Family-Friendly Things to Do
From wave pools and free splash parks to spring-fed swimming holes, wildlife and shady coastal reserves, these are Darwin’s best family-friendly outings.
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