Guidebook for The Darwin Botanic Delight
Sightseeing
With such a diverse history, this is the best place to info up on Darwin; better still it's free and in a great spot. Cafe is good also.
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Museo y Galería de Arte del Territorio del Norte
19 Conacher StWith such a diverse history, this is the best place to info up on Darwin; better still it's free and in a great spot. Cafe is good also.
Special area of Darwin's history, great walk through the forest & mangrove board walk. Swim in the lake, awesome playgrounds for kids.
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East Point Reserve
Special area of Darwin's history, great walk through the forest & mangrove board walk. Swim in the lake, awesome playgrounds for kids.
NP only 10 minutes out of the CBD?! Enjoy the bushwalking & mountain biking if you're keen. Sandflies can be mean so take repellent
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Charles Darwin National Park
Tiger Brennan DriveNP only 10 minutes out of the CBD?! Enjoy the bushwalking & mountain biking if you're keen. Sandflies can be mean so take repellent
Great beach & cliffs, try the coastal bush walk which delivers some surprises & nice mangrove boardwalks. Fishing can be ok at Buffalo Creek close by. WWII history towards Lee Point, oh and a Japanese submarine was sunk off here too.
Casuarina Coastal Reserve
Great beach & cliffs, try the coastal bush walk which delivers some surprises & nice mangrove boardwalks. Fishing can be ok at Buffalo Creek close by. WWII history towards Lee Point, oh and a Japanese submarine was sunk off here too.
Extraordinary palm forest in the middle of tropical savannah. Quick spot to get your dose of nature, good for bird watching apparently. Take mozzie repellent.
Holmes Jungle Nature Park
Extraordinary palm forest in the middle of tropical savannah. Quick spot to get your dose of nature, good for bird watching apparently. Take mozzie repellent.
Saturday mornings, can get very busy but a sensory overload with food, produce, art, music
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Mercados de Parap Village
3 Vickers StSaturday mornings, can get very busy but a sensory overload with food, produce, art, music
A good day trip, swimming in the waterfalls & bush walks
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Parque Nacional Litchfield
Litchfield Park RoadA good day trip, swimming in the waterfalls & bush walks
Bird life here can be amazing, try early morning or late arvo
Watch out for the elusive large croc as you drive across the causeway.....no swimming!
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Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve
Anzac ParadeBird life here can be amazing, try early morning or late arvo
Watch out for the elusive large croc as you drive across the causeway.....no swimming!
Special waterfall not that well known, just out of Adelaide River township. You should wear good shoes as its a rocky hike up to the falls.
Robin Falls
Special waterfall not that well known, just out of Adelaide River township. You should wear good shoes as its a rocky hike up to the falls.
Crocs in the CBD, who would have thought! A bit touristic but if you want your croc dose up close this might be for you, you can also go in a cage with them
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Crocosaurus Cove
58 Mitchell StCrocs in the CBD, who would have thought! A bit touristic but if you want your croc dose up close this might be for you, you can also go in a cage with them
Bush wildlife in a close to natural setting, just remember that the midday heat is not a time animal are that active so best maybe in the morning.
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Territory Wildlife Park
Cox Peninsula RoadBush wildlife in a close to natural setting, just remember that the midday heat is not a time animal are that active so best maybe in the morning.
Darwin has a impressive WWII history and the re-developed museum and area is impressive if this is of interest. Also check out the bunkers in Charles Darwin NP & other relics around town
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El Museo Militar de Darwin
5434 Alec Fong Lim DrDarwin has a impressive WWII history and the re-developed museum and area is impressive if this is of interest. Also check out the bunkers in Charles Darwin NP & other relics around town
Only minutes walk from the door, a special place to explore; end up at Eva's cafe for breakfast/brunch/lunch
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George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
Only minutes walk from the door, a special place to explore; end up at Eva's cafe for breakfast/brunch/lunch
Food Scene
Wow, fantastic food & hosts. You will probably need to book
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Moorish Cafe
37 Knuckey StWow, fantastic food & hosts. You will probably need to book
Asian Pot
21 Knuckey StBest Laksa in Darwin, even Lions think so!
Great mix of asian & indian food, music sessions and bar is fantastic
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Nirvana Restaurant
14 Dashwood CresGreat mix of asian & indian food, music sessions and bar is fantastic
Interesting Artwork from Tin Shed Gallery, marina position & of course good coffee and food
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Boatshed Coffee House
56 Marina BlvdInteresting Artwork from Tin Shed Gallery, marina position & of course good coffee and food
Fannie Bay Super Pizza Italian Restaurant
4 Keith LnClassic pizzarella
Ruby Vietnamese Restaurant
48-50 Smith StGreat Vietnamese food, CBD setting
Large outdoor casual dining above the beach, great place to get that sunset photo over Fannie Bay & the yachts moored. Playground & the beach for the kids
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Darwin Sailing Club
8 Atkins DrLarge outdoor casual dining above the beach, great place to get that sunset photo over Fannie Bay & the yachts moored. Playground & the beach for the kids
"Laksa House" - don't be fooled by the location or set up; a mean asian BBQ chicken. Watch the spice!
Laksa House (Warung Ibu Amye)
54 Stuart Hwy"Laksa House" - don't be fooled by the location or set up; a mean asian BBQ chicken. Watch the spice!
Casual fish & chips, go take away and sit on the grassed area or beach out front to watch sunset.
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La Beach
51 Marina BlvdCasual fish & chips, go take away and sit on the grassed area or beach out front to watch sunset.
Fantastic Indian food, local produce & seafood, very eco style vision also.
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Saffrron Restaurant
34 Parap RdFantastic Indian food, local produce & seafood, very eco style vision also.
Mexican Food & interesting original decor. Good selection of mexican beer too
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PRICKLES MEXICAN
9 Parap PlMexican Food & interesting original decor. Good selection of mexican beer too
The Chook Shed
90 Frances Bay DrTake away but excellent chooks & salad, plenty of other food options also.
Kurts Cakes
42 Smith StKurts Cakes & Patisserie - great cakes, lunch items & all other delicious sweet things
Premium dining, make sure you get there before sunset, so early booking can be best!
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Pee Wee's at the Point
Alec Fong Lim DrivePremium dining, make sure you get there before sunset, so early booking can be best!
A asian / indian food journey & Darwin institution. Be sure to book during the Dry Season
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Hanuman
93 Mitchell StA asian / indian food journey & Darwin institution. Be sure to book during the Dry Season
Within walking distance of The Darwin Botanic Delight - doctors, pharmacy, small supermarket & Yogi's Way restaurant, Vinnies Op Shop
Westralia Street Shops station
Within walking distance of The Darwin Botanic Delight - doctors, pharmacy, small supermarket & Yogi's Way restaurant, Vinnies Op Shop
KOPI Stop
2 Harriet PlGreat coffee if you're walking in to the CBD
Minutes from the front door, awesome pastries and great coffee
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SweetBrew & Co.
45 Stuart HwyMinutes from the front door, awesome pastries and great coffee
Eva's Cafe
Gardens RoadCafe in the Botanical Gardens, built around a old church
Alfonsino’s ristorante Italiano - classic italian food, wood oven specialty. Tuck away at the back of the Transit Centre, don't be deceived by location.
www.alfonsinos.com
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Alfonsino's
69 Mitchell StAlfonsino’s ristorante Italiano - classic italian food, wood oven specialty. Tuck away at the back of the Transit Centre, don't be deceived by location.
www.alfonsinos.com
Lucky Bat Cafe is the northern suburbs' creative answer to art, food, coffee and culture. Great food, wood oven, awesome bar, great coffee and live music
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Lucky Bat Cafe & pizzeria
8 Pavonia PlLucky Bat Cafe is the northern suburbs' creative answer to art, food, coffee and culture. Great food, wood oven, awesome bar, great coffee and live music
Everything Else
An essence of the Dry Season, such an array of food choices, arts & music in a special place the delivers magical sunsets. Can get very busy so get down there early
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Mindil Beach Sunset Market Head Office
12 Travers StAn essence of the Dry Season, such an array of food choices, arts & music in a special place the delivers magical sunsets. Can get very busy so get down there early
Predominantly Asian style market on Saturday & Sunday mornings, stunning colours, plenty of produce to cook up a storm. Great coffee from D-Town near the back. Also a fish shop and Greenies organics shop in the internal section
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Rapid Creek Shops station
Predominantly Asian style market on Saturday & Sunday mornings, stunning colours, plenty of produce to cook up a storm. Great coffee from D-Town near the back. Also a fish shop and Greenies organics shop in the internal section
Sunday morning institution, again another market but very chilled & relaxed, family focused. Enjoy local music which generally starts a bit later in the morning
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Nightcliff Shops
Sunday morning institution, again another market but very chilled & relaxed, family focused. Enjoy local music which generally starts a bit later in the morning
9 hole golf course within walking distance of the CBD; has some good holes and big trees, gets a bit dry. Hire clubs & carts available, mini golf / putt putt also for the kids
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Gardens Park Golf Links
1 Chin Quan Rd9 hole golf course within walking distance of the CBD; has some good holes and big trees, gets a bit dry. Hire clubs & carts available, mini golf / putt putt also for the kids
Great walk/bike path around the foreshore, exercise stations along the way & playgrounds. A beer or lunch at the Beachfront Hotel is worthwhile
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Nightcliff Pier
Great walk/bike path around the foreshore, exercise stations along the way & playgrounds. A beer or lunch at the Beachfront Hotel is worthwhile
Have a easy walk along the esplanade on edge of the CBD, great harbour views & history; you can follow on past Government House to the skybridge to the Waterfront. Awesome playground amd gym stations.
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Esplanade
EsplanadeHave a easy walk along the esplanade on edge of the CBD, great harbour views & history; you can follow on past Government House to the skybridge to the Waterfront. Awesome playground amd gym stations.
Barefoot Lawn Bowls on Thursday nights!
Also has bistro, cheap beers & live music on some nights....Classic Darwin style!
Darwin Bowls & Social Club Inc.
8 Conacher StBarefoot Lawn Bowls on Thursday nights!
Also has bistro, cheap beers & live music on some nights....Classic Darwin style!
Medical Centre open until 9pm, open 7 days. Chemist / Pharmacy in same group of shops
Stuart Park Surgery and Darwin After Hours Medical Service
5 Westralia StMedical Centre open until 9pm, open 7 days. Chemist / Pharmacy in same group of shops
Darwin Waterfront consists of the wavepool, swim lagoon, aqua park, grassed open spaces, convention centre, walkways & sometimes live entertainment. Numerous restaurants, bars, cafes, retail shops. If you are here you can easily access the Deckchair cinema, WWII oil tunnels tour, Stokes Hill Wharf, harbour sailing/boat cruises and jet ski tours.
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Darwin Waterfront Corporation
7 Kitchener DrDarwin Waterfront consists of the wavepool, swim lagoon, aqua park, grassed open spaces, convention centre, walkways & sometimes live entertainment. Numerous restaurants, bars, cafes, retail shops. If you are here you can easily access the Deckchair cinema, WWII oil tunnels tour, Stokes Hill Wharf, harbour sailing/boat cruises and jet ski tours.
Drinks & Nightlife
Relaxed setting overlooking Fannie Bay & beyond, great for sunset and perfect for outdoor beers. Generally has music, good food also
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Darwin Ski Club
20 Conacher StRelaxed setting overlooking Fannie Bay & beyond, great for sunset and perfect for outdoor beers. Generally has music, good food also
Live music in the suburbs, relaxed setting in Parap. Book ahead for live music as tickets sell out most performances
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Darwin Railway Club
17 Somerville GardensLive music in the suburbs, relaxed setting in Parap. Book ahead for live music as tickets sell out most performances
Arts & Culture
Nothing better than watching a great alternative movie under the stars, bar & some food too.
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Deckchair Cinema
Jervois RoadNothing better than watching a great alternative movie under the stars, bar & some food too.
Check out a live show / performance whilst in town
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Darwin Entertainment Centre
93 Mitchell StCheck out a live show / performance whilst in town
Brown's Mart Theatre
12 Smith StLive performances of varing interest
Northern Centre for Contemporary Art
Vimy LaneTucked away gallery where Parap Markets are, worth a look
Tactile Arts
19 Conacher StArt Studio & Gallery near the museum; sometime there are studio sessions, book ahead
Essentials
Parap Fine Foods
40 Parap RdA Darwin institution
Fannie Bay Gourmet Meats
3 Fannie Bay PlGet the best meats for the BBQ feast
LZH Butchers, Parap
40 Parap RdExcellent meats for the BBQ
Darwin Fish Market
30 Frances Bay DrNo luck catching it? Buy our local seafood and cook up a storm.
If you need your organic food fix, this is your spot
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Greenies Real Food
48 Trower RdIf you need your organic food fix, this is your spot
Entertainment & Activities
Wavepool is great for the kids (large & small); new style of Darwin but good for kids as plenty of greenspace & other lagoon is free. Plenty of restuarants.
Tai Chi & Aqua Zumba Fitness most weeks
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Darwin Wave Pool
Kitchener DriveWavepool is great for the kids (large & small); new style of Darwin but good for kids as plenty of greenspace & other lagoon is free. Plenty of restuarants.
Tai Chi & Aqua Zumba Fitness most weeks
Public swimming pool. Good kids pool area & plenty of shade.
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Parap Swimming Pool
77 Ross Smith AvePublic swimming pool. Good kids pool area & plenty of shade.
Free! - Dry and wet recreational area's. 3 big e water slides, water park with swimming area's and a water playground. Cafe. Skate park, large shaded playground, BBQ's, grassed areas. A must!
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Parque Recreativo de Leanyer
215 Vanderlin DrFree! - Dry and wet recreational area's. 3 big e water slides, water park with swimming area's and a water playground. Cafe. Skate park, large shaded playground, BBQ's, grassed areas. A must!
Public pool on the cliffs overlooking the sea, small kids pool.
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Nightcliff Swimming Pool
259 Casuarina DrPublic pool on the cliffs overlooking the sea, small kids pool.
14 metre high, 100 metre long, six-lane racer water slide!!
Other wet play area for families and toddlers.
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Palmerston Water Park
Roystonea Avenue14 metre high, 100 metre long, six-lane racer water slide!!
Other wet play area for families and toddlers.
Go Karts! Good track with proper karts that have plenty of speed. Mud racing in the wet season is unique to Darwin. Also home to Supercars, Drag racing, Superbikes & Speedway
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Hidden Valley Motor Sports Complex
Hidden Valley RoadGo Karts! Good track with proper karts that have plenty of speed. Mud racing in the wet season is unique to Darwin. Also home to Supercars, Drag racing, Superbikes & Speedway