Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Darwin

"The Darwin Waterfront is located near Stokes Hill Wharf and is the perfect place for a fun day with the kids. Surrounded by restaurants, the park includes a wave pool and recreational lagoon with an inflatable fun park. Gardens, picnic areas and pathways provide a relaxing green space for visitors."

"The Darwin Waterfront is a nice place to relax and bathe in the heart of the city. Definitely one of the must-do attractions in Darwin. It has a vacation club vibe as there are water attractions, large lawns to sunbathe and various free activities such as Tai Chi courses or open-air cinema."

"It seems that many of our favourite spots to view the skyline are actually from through the trees – which says a lot about our city!. Charles Darwin National Park is home to some fabulous walks, interesting history displays, mountain bike trails, and native vegetation. The view is a bonus!"

"As Darwin’s main prison for about a century, from 1883 to 1979, Fannie Bay Gaol has certainly got lots of stories to tell!. It’s now a historic site and you can visit it for free on Saturdays to see the heritage buildings. There’s the female block with a small garden, maximum security wings added in the 1950s, and the watch tower."

"What is now a museum was previously a fully functional prison. Even today, you can see for yourself, the gallows where they hung convicts sentenced to death by hanging. Regarded as a historic landmark in the Northern Territory, many visitors have claimed that the museum could have been in a better shape."

"Darwin's major detention centre for about a century, Fannie Bay Gaol contains some of the most important social histories of the Northern Territory. The former Labour Prison and Her Majesty's Gaol, th..."

"Located only 30 minutes from the Darwin CBD, Howard Springs Nature Park has undergone a makeover in recent years. It’s great for children of all ages as it features a toddlers pool, man-made rockpools and waterfall as well as a large playground with an epic flying-fox. Catch a glimpse of the huge barramundi, cute turtles and other freshwater fish in the waterhole or take a bushwalk to spot other wildlife."

"Built in the late 1930s, Burnett House is a Heritage-listed National Trust property and an excellent example of early tropical architecture. Here, you can relax in the gardens and enjoy ribbon sandwiches and Devonshire teas at High Tea every Sunday from 3.30-6pm."

"At the far northern end of Smith St is this small but important precinct of four houses built between 1930 and 1939 (which means they survived both the WWII bombings and Cyclone Tracy!). They're now managed by..."

"Simple and unsophisticated, this place literally has homemade food for sale. The flavors are rich and authentic and you get to try here the best of Asian and Vietnamese food. My Friends Kitchen is perfect if you enjoy well cooked basic food."

"You can’t miss the 6 big copper tanks at the front of house!. SixTanks is a micro-brewery, bar, and kitchen located in the heart of Darwin. With 26 taps of its own brewed on site and a selection of beers from guest breweries."

"Outside of the city, towards the north is the magical little suburb of Nightcliff. Home to famous sunsets, food trucks and kitesurfers – the Nightcliff foreshore is also great for a beachfront stroll. A sealed bike and walking path provides 3km of water views, past Darwin’s only Jetty, through rows of palms and beautiful trees, and to the bridge across to the Casuarina Coastal Reserve."

"For authentic and typical Asian delights, head to Rendezvous Cafe in Mitchell St. It is a family-owned business running at the heart of Darwin shopping district and has been serving its current fantastic menu of Asian dishes since 2007. Rendezvous Cafe is one of the best places to try the city signature laksa soup. The signature dish is filled with sweetly roasted pork, thick noodles and a perky sambal chilli hit."

"22 Mitchell St NT House, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 AustraliaAsian, MalaysianLunch, Breakfast, DinnerTakeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service, Reservations[email protected]+61 8 8981 9231http://rendezvouscafedarwin.com.au/"

"In fact the Darwin Laksa is considered one of the best Laksa in the city. Authentic and full of flavors, you can skip that Malaysia trip and have Laksa right here in Darwin!"

"This is yet another popular Asian restaurant that is famous above all for its noodles. In fact the noodles are so delicious that many have found this place to have the best noodles in all of Darwin. For those looking to savor some Asian on a budget this really is a gold mine."

"Be transported to the streets of Hong Kong with a meal at Roast & Noodle 328. Stuff yourself with glossy Roast Duck, tender Char Siu Pork and soothing Wonton Noodle Soup in this laid-back canteen. Shop 15, The Galleria Shopping Centre, 37-39 Smith St, Darwin"

"A long time favourite of CBD lunch goers, the Roast and Noodle bar in Anthony Plaza Arcade offers authentic chinese style roast and steamed meats complete with ..."