Artificial and public beach
A lovely public recreation lagoon at the Darwin Waterfront with a 4.6 rating across 24 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The artificial and public beach sits at the Harbour in Darwin City, part of the popular Darwin Waterfront precinct in the Northern Territory. A 4.6 rating from 24 reviews marks it as a much-loved spot.
The appeal is a safe, family-friendly place for a swim in the Top End — a purpose-built public beach and recreation lagoon at the Darwin Waterfront, a genuine favourite for a swim, a splash and a relaxed day out with the dining and harbour close by, away from the crocodile and stinger concerns of open water. It's a lovely outing.
Swimming areas and precincts have changing facilities and seasonal conditions, so check current details if you're planning around something specific. Otherwise it's a lovely, family-friendly spot to enjoy whenever the weather's good — bring sun protection, water and towels.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- MondayToday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 00:00 – 23:59
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 70
- Popularity
- 42
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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