Are you planning a trip to the Top End and want to know the best things to do in Darwin? Perhaps your NT Road Trip starts and/or finishes trip in Darwin and you are looking for the top attractions in Darwin to visit.
We visited Darwin before and after our Northern Territory road trip and really enjoyed exploring this Top End city. So to help you plan your trip and make the most of your time in Darwin Australia, here we share some of the best places to visit in Darwin.
Whether you are looking for the most popular Darwin tourist attractions, fun things to do in Darwin, things to do in Darwin with kids or places to visit near Darwin, you are sure to find some great options in our list.
About Darwin Australia
Darwin is the capital of the Northern Territory and is the furthest north of all capital cities in Australia.
With a population of around 150,000, it is the smallest capital city in the country, with a diverse and rapidly growing population.
Darwin is also the gateway to the UNESCO listed Kakadu National Park and a popular launching pad for Outback road trips to destinations such as Broome, Arnhem Land and Alice Springs.
But while it is a common start and end point for many road trips, there are also plenty of reasons to visit this unique tropical Australian city.
So if you have time to stop and explore Darwin, here are some of the top things to do in Darwin Australia.
PLANNING A TRIP TO THE TOP END?
Our 2 week NT road trip itinerary covers all the best things to do.
Top 10 Best Things To Do In Darwin Australia
1. Visit Mindil Beach
Mindil Beach is perhaps the most famous of all the Darwin tourist spots and an essential stop on every Darwin itinerary.
Not only is it one of the best spots in the city from which to enjoy the daily sunsets for which Darwin is famous for, it is also the location for the popular Mindil Beach Sunset Markets.
The markets run twice a week in the dry season and are one of the best things to do in Darwin at night.
Address: Maria Liveris Dr, The Gardens
When to go: Apr-Oct for Markets, Year Round for the beach
On a Thursday and Sunday evening from 4pm to 9pm (April to October), around 200 vendors set up stalls along the foreshore.
There is a huge range of delicious food vendors cooking up a storm as well as art and craft stalls and live entertainers.
The food, views and lively, relaxed atmosphere are the perfect way to enjoy the best aspects of this tropical Australian city.
There is free parking available, but get there early to secure a spot