Casuarina
Casuarina is one of Darwin's most rewarding pockets to explore. With 81 spots on our radar, you'll find a mix of local favourites and standout new openings — from morning coffee to long lunches and after-dark drinks. It's a particularly strong spot for restaurants, cafes and bakeries. Below you'll find our top picks in Casuarina, ranked by Spot Score, plus the best categories to dive into and a map to help you plan your visit.
Best categories in Casuarina
The best spots in Casuarina
Our highest Spot Scores in Casuarina right now.
Wax It Wellness & Rejuvenation (Casuarina Square, Darwin)
Wellness and rejuvenation services in Casuarina, Darwin.
Baskin-Robbins Casuarina
$$Baskin-Robbins ice cream parlour in Casuarina with a wide range of flavours, sundaes, cakes and drinks.
Browz & Beauty Casuarina Square
Beauty and spa services in Casuarina Square, Darwin.
George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
42-hectare nature preserve in Casuarina featuring native and tropical plants, an orchid house, and a café.
Leanyer Recreation Park
Leanyer Recreation Park in Casuarina is a well-equipped public park offering swimming, water play, cycling paths, picnic facilities and a skate park.
Lee Point Beach
A popular beach in Casuarina offering picnic facilities and coastal walks with views across Darwin Harbour.
Crocosaurus Cove
Wildlife attraction in Darwin City featuring up-close exhibits with reptiles, turtles, and a saltwater crocodile in a viewing enclosure.
Casuarina Square
Sizable shopping mall since 1973 offering Australian fashion brands, a food court & kids' play area.
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Casuarina — FAQs
What is Casuarina known for?+
Casuarina is one of Darwin's go-to neighbourhoods for going out, and it's especially good for restaurants, cafes and bakeries — all within easy reach of each other.
Where should I eat in Casuarina?+
Start with our top-rated picks above — they're ranked by Spot Score. For something specific, browse the best cafes, restaurants or things to do in Casuarina using the category links on this page.
Is Casuarina good for a day out?+
Yes. Casuarina packs plenty into a small area, so it's easy to string together coffee, a meal and an activity. Use the map to see what's close by.
How do I get around Casuarina?+
Casuarina is best explored on foot once you arrive — most spots are close together. Each venue page shows the nearest public-transport stops, and our Getting Around guide covers tickets and fares for Darwin.
Staying in Casuarina?
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