Darwin & Surrounds

Darwin is a lively cultural melting pot well known as a connection to world-class nature, cultural activities and experiences, renowned for its tropical climate and colourful characters.

Connection to country

The Larrakia people are the traditional owners of the Darwin region. Their country runs from Cox Peninsula in the west to Gunn Point in the north, Adelaide River in the east and down to the Manton Dam area. Many popular sites around Darwin also hold specific meaning for Larrakia people, such as Stokes Hill, Mindil Beach, Rapid Creek and Casuarina Beach.

Darwin beckons you to enjoy an outdoor lifestyle. The climate is no hotter or more humid than nearby Asian destinations such as Bali and Singapore, with year-round temperatures averaging around 32˚ Celsius.

The city is made up of a number of precincts. The Waterfront and harbour are a few minutes’ walk from the CBD. Stokes Hill Wharf, WWII relics, cafes, restaurants and bars will entertain you. Children will enjoy the lagoons and parkland. This area is the home of our Convention Centre.

The CBD is compact and easy to walk. Call into the Top End Visitor Information Centre and grab a map, there’s even a heritage walk or we can organise a tour so you are sure to learn all about Darwin’s past. There are cafés, bars and pubs, with vivid street art splashed across tall buildings and nestled in laneways. Shops here stock special gifts for you to take home as memories of the Top End, shop keepers will share their secrets on what’s special about Darwin.

Cullen Bay and Mindil Beach are great spots to relax and enjoy the spectacular sunsets from a bar, café or the beach. Take a drive along Darwin’s northern beaches, Parap, Fannie Bay, Rapid Creek and Nightcliff, and then explore it all again from a different perspective on a harbour cruise or heli flight.

Take a trip down to Litchfield National Park, The Peninsula Way, Tiwi Islands or further afield.

Darwin is the place to enjoy fresh seafood, go fishing for the catch of a lifetime, watch the sun set while cruising Darwin Harbour and party at the lively clubs and bars