Restaurants· Darwin City
Moorish Cafe
Moorish Cafe in Darwin City offers seafood, steaks and eclectic tapas paired with wines in a cosy setting featuring tiled floors and colourful decor.
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Nature preserve featuring 42 hectares of native & tropical flora, plus an orchid house & cafe.
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Darwin Military Museum
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MOM Darwin
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Simple quarters with a/c in a casual adults-only hostel offering outdoor pools, a kitchen & a bar.
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43Spot Score
Ibis Darwin Airport Hotel
Where to Stay · Eaton
A well-located airport hotel near Darwin with a 3.3 rating across 22 guests.
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55Spot Score
Novotel Darwin Airport
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Bright quarters in a modern hotel offering a poolside bar, a gym & a 24-hour airport shuttle.
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58Spot Score
BIG4 Hidden Valley Holiday Park
Where to Stay · Berrimah
A Darwin holiday park with villas, cabins, caravan and camping sites, tropical grounds, a pool, shared facilities and seasonal on-site dining.
4.1(876)· GoogleView details →
44Spot Score
Henness
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Humpty Doo Hotel
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DCH on Mitchell
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Central Darwin accommodation with queen and twin rooms, an outdoor pool, secure parking and access to nearby dining and entertainment.
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