Bicenntenial Park

Bicentennial Park stretches along the Esplanade in Darwin's CBD, overlooking the harbour. A much-loved waterfront park, it's a lovely green space by the sea — combining grassy lawns, walking paths, memorials and shady tropical trees with a beautiful harbourfront setting and lovely views, the kind of peaceful, scenic spot that's a genuine favourite for a stroll or some time outdoors in the heart of the city.

The appeal is that combination of a gorgeous harbourfront setting and great amenity: room to walk, relax and take in the views, with the harbour right there, shady trees, memorials of significance and Darwin's famous tropical sunsets over the water. It's a beloved spot for a stroll, a relax, a picnic or watching the sunset, capturing the relaxed, tropical character of the city.

With a 4.5 rating from more than 810 reviews, it's clearly a much-loved spot. The park is free and open, but facilities and any events vary, and in the tropical north it pays to take sun protection and water, so it's worth checking the surrounds before a special trip — though for a stroll, a relax or a lovely harbourfront sunset, you can generally just head to Bicentennial Park in Darwin.