Weekend itinerary
48 hours in Darwin
The perfect weekend, hour by hour — where to eat, drink, explore and stay. Every stop is one of our highest-rated Darwin spots, so you can just turn up.
Friday
Evening
Dinner to kick off the weekend
District North Kitchen Palmerston Palmerston68Modern restaurant and bar in Palmerston, Darwin, with consistently strong customer ratings.
DetailsNightcap
A drink nearby
Brew Union Brewing Co Palmerston65Brew Union Brewing Co is a brewery located in Palmerston, Darwin, with a strong reputation among local beer enthusiasts.
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Saturday
Morning
Coffee first
KOPI Stop Darwin CBD66Highly-rated cafe in Darwin CBD serving coffee and light fare.
DetailsLate morning
Get outdoors
Mindil Beach Darwin CBD56Sandy shoreline featuring sunset markets with vendors selling food & crafts, April to October.
DetailsLunch
Lunch with a view
Moorish Cafe Cullen Bay67Moorish Cafe in Darwin City offers seafood, steaks and eclectic tapas paired with wines in a cosy setting featuring tiled floors and colourful decor.
DetailsAfternoon
Soak up the culture
Te Manawa Museum Palmerston65Multi-disciplinary cultural centre in Palmerston featuring contemporary art, science, and history exhibits since 1971.
DetailsEvening
The big night-out dinner
MERAKI Greek Taverna Darwin CBD67Highly rated Greek taverna in Darwin CBD serving traditional Mediterranean cuisine.
DetailsNight
Out on the town
Brown's Mart Darwin CBD59Local and touring musical acts, plays and artistic shows in a performing arts centre with a bar.
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Sunday
Morning
A long, lazy brunch
Grace’s Kitchen Nightcliff67A highly-rated bakery in Millner serving the Nightcliff area of Darwin.
DetailsMidday
One last wander
Parap Village Markets Parap66Weekend market in Parap featuring clothing and craft vendors, food stalls, and live music entertainment.
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