3 days in Darwin

Discover Darwin’s past and present at the city’s eclectic museums and art galleries. From fascinating war tales to Aboriginal artwork and wildlife specimens, there’s plenty to keep your mind wandering.

Locals love East Point Reserve, Darwin's largest park area, and it’s easy to see why. Unwind on the lawns with a picnic, go paddleboarding on the lake and don’t miss the sweeping views from Dudley Point.

Wander around Darwin’s laneways to see colourful walls adorned with street art. Download the Darwin Street Art Festival app to take a self-guided tour, hearing more about the artists and their vibrant works.

Jump aboard a genuine WW2 army truck on the Darwin History and Wartime Experience to tour Darwin’s historical sites and hear about the city’s most monumental events, from Cyclone Tracy to the WW2 bombing.

Street food is delicious in Darwin, showcasing the city's multiculturalism. If it’s between Thursday and Sunday, grab dinner from your favourite Asian-inspired food truck at the Mindil Beach Sunset Markets. Dinner on the beach, anyone?

Seeing a crocodile in the flesh will send shivers down your spine – especially since saltwater crocodiles are modern-day dinosaurs! Find your exhilarating encounter in the ‘croc capital of Australia’.

For an adrenaline rush of a coastal kind, hop on a jet ski to explore the region’s marine life, shipwrecks and jaw-dropping coastline. Much like Darwin itself, this tour is the perfect blend of thrill and chill.

Take a walk under the picturesque canopy of the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens – the city’s tropical oasis. The gardens are home to breathtaking collections of north Australian flora and other tropical plants.

You don’t need to go far to make a splash in Darwin. Make for the city’s waterfront to jump into the lagoon’s waves, which change pattern and size every 20 minutes. It’s the perfect place to cool off on a hot afternoon.

Balmy tropical evenings call for movies under the stars. Darwin’s charming open-air cinema (open during the dry season) is nestled next to Darwin Harbour. Pack a picnic and take in the show under the stars.

Darwin may be small, but its evening scene packs a punch when it comes to character. From live music to tropical-flavoured craft beers, these bars and breweries will welcome you in true Aussie fashion.

Blend the Top End’s epic scenery with its charismatic outback pubs on a helicopter pub crawl. What better way to experience the Northern Territory’s laid-back charm than with a cold beer in hand?

The only land-based fishing venue in Darwin, Barramundi Adventures will have you casting a line to catch the region's most prized fish – the barramundi. A wheelchair-friendly facility means that nobody misses out on the action.

Darwin’s sunsets serve up a golden glow that will take your breath away. Watch it melt across the ocean during a sunset dinner and Champagne cruise. It's the perfect end to your Darwin adventure.

Your last dinner in Darwin deserves something special. Dine on quintessential Darwin flavours – think crocodile and wild-caught barramundi – overlooking the ocean at Pee Wee’s at the Point.