Top 10 Kid Friendly 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!"

"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."

"At Doctors Gully, an easy walk from the north end of the Esplanade, Aquascene runs a remarkable fish-feeding frenzy at high tide. Visitors, young and old, can hand-feed hordes of mullet, catfish, batfish and huge..."

"At Doctors Gully, right in the heart of Darwin, is Aquascene, where hundreds of fish come to shore at high tide to be fed by hand. The daily fish feeding ritual began over 40 years ago, when a nearby ..."

"Contemporary Italian-inspired food is served at il Piatto, a restaurant located at the Mindil Beach Casino Resort. The à la carte menu has mouth-watering options like stuffed chicken breast, grilled jumbo prawns and fresh tortelli. It has a beautiful location overlooking the Arafura Sea and the restaurant has an outside terrace where you can gaze at the sunset."

"If you are after a more relaxed dining experience, il Piatto is for you. Delight in a little taste of Italy and beyond overlooking the ocean."

"Lola’s is a quirky, carnival-inspired family-friendly bar on the marina in Cullen Bay. Now a local favourite, Lola’s started out as a pop-up bar at Adelaide Festival, and after huge success they opened this great permanent location. You can expect carousel horses and life-size mannequins inside."

"Shop 17/90 Frances Bay Dr Stuart Park, Darwin, Northern Territory 0820 AustraliaAsian, Thai, Indonesian, Malaysian, NepaliDinner, Drinks, LunchSeating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Takeout, Reservations,[email protected]+61 8 8942 2501http://www.bamboolounge.com.au"

"No need for a passport to sample the hawker snacks of Singapore. At Asian Pot in the centre of Darwin, you can feast on authentic Hainanese Chicken Rice, Laksa and Char Kway Teow, served in a no-frills setting reminiscent of Singapore’s food halls. Shop 6, 21 Knuckey St, Darwin"

"Jimmy Shu’s award-winning Hanuman restaurant is a must-visit in Darwin. Drawing on the flavours of Thailand, Malaysia, India and Indonesia, Hanuman offers a broad sweep of modern Asian flavours, served in a chic, colourful setting. Don’t miss the Hanuman oysters with lemongrass, basil, chilli and ginger, or the prawns with coconut, wild ginger and curry."

"Hanuman Darwin is one of the best Thai Indian style restaurants in Darwin (and there’s one in Alice Springs too) having a reputation for great food with authentic Asian flavours. One of my favourites for flavour and atmosphere. Try the Hanuman oysters or mushrooms, if you don’t care for oysters and Whole Reef Fish for the amazing flavours."

"The signature oysters with zingy chilli sauce might be followed by spiced lamb cutlets or creamy curry of local barramundi. Though there’s plenty of seating, including outside on the timber deck, Hanuman is almost always busy so it’s worth booking.93 Mitchell Street, Darwin; (08) 8941 3500"

"This Darwin gallery features paintings and artworks primarily sourced from the Utopia Region of Central Australia. In addition to big pieces of art, Mbantua also carries smaller items and giftware. It’s a popular destination for travellers to bring home a unique souvenir."

"There’s no better place to discover Indigenous Australian art than Outstation Gallery. Outstation works directly with Aboriginal owned art centres. They exhibit and promote the work from emerging and established Indigenous artists."