The Gardens Travel Guide
Darwin
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Popular places to visit
Mindil Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Mindil Beach during your travels in Darwin? Discover the restaurants and its entertainment venues while you're in the area.
Mindil Beach Sunset Market
You can enjoy retail therapy at Mindil Beach Sunset Market during your stay in Darwin. Wander the waterfront and picturesque gardens in the area.
George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens is just one of the places to see in Darwin, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory during your trip to Darwin. Wander the waterfront and picturesque gardens in the area.
Darwin Waterfront
Explore the great outdoors at Darwin Waterfront, a lovely green space in Warf Precinct. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
The Esplanade
During your trip to Darwin, you can do some window-shopping at The Esplanade. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in The Gardens
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Palms City Resort
Breakfast was excellent. Location is very good.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
The Leea Darwin
The Loft apartments were well maintained and spacious, really great for a family wanting to have meals either out or in, to save money
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
First room: no air con working; second room: person (s) already in the room; third room: ok. Leaving the property no access with the new room key to be able to get the gate open from the car park to be able to leave
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Argus Hotel Darwin
Clean and comfortable. Staff was helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
Good location to access the city. The breakfast was excellent good choice and fresh. Staff were helpful and friendly. Disappointed that there was little prior notification of the refurbishment work going on. The jack hammer noise during the day reverberated throughout the hotel, with no offer of ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Gardens
Stuart Park
While Stuart Park isn't home to many top sights, Mindil Beach Sunset Market and Mindil Beach Casino & Resort are some notable places to visit nearby.
Cullen Bay
If you're spending some time in Cullen Bay, Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Darwin City Centre
Darwin City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Smith Street Mall or The Esplanade.
Woolner
While Woolner may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Parap Village Markets and Fannie Bay Race Course.
Larrakeyah
Beaches, restaurants and shopping are some highlights of Larrakeyah. Make a stop by Cullen Bay Marina or Mindil Beach while you're exploring.
Parap
Parap is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Parap Village Markets and 24HR Art.
