
St Mary's Star of the Sea Cathedral
A historic cathedral in the Darwin CBD, rated 4.8 across more than 200 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
St Mary's Star of the Sea Cathedral sits on Smith Street in the Darwin CBD, in the heart of the Top End capital. A significant and much-loved cathedral, it's a lovely landmark — its distinctive tropical architecture, peaceful interior and place in the city's history making it a meaningful and beautiful spot, whether for a quiet visit, a moment of reflection or an appreciation of its architecture.
The appeal is that combination of beautiful, distinctive architecture, a peaceful atmosphere and genuine significance: the cathedral's tropical design, serene interior and history make it a lovely place to visit, reflect or simply admire, a calm and meaningful spot in the heart of Darwin. It's a genuine landmark of the city.
With a 4.8 rating from more than 200 reviews, it's clearly valued by its visitors. As a working cathedral, opening hours, any services and visitor access vary, so it's worth checking current details before you go — and being respectful of services and the place of worship — while appreciating the architecture, the peaceful atmosphere and the history of St Mary's Cathedral in Darwin.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- MondayToday
- 06:00 – 19:00
- Tuesday
- 06:00 – 19:00
- Wednesday
- 06:00 – 19:00
- Thursday
- 06:00 – 19:00
- Friday
- 06:00 – 19:00
- Saturday
- 06:00 – 20:00
- Sunday
- 06:00 – 20:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 88
- Popularity
- 71
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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