Must See Sights and Landmarks in Darwin Area

"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."

"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..."

"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..."

"Salvaged from the wreck of the USS Peary, the gun, now situated on The Esplanade, serves as a memorial dedicated to the officers and crew who lost their lives when the vessel was attacked and sunk during the first air attack on Darwin by the Japanese during WWII. Also honoured here is Lt. Robert Buel, a US Air Force pilot who lost his life on February 15, 1942 in a heroic attack on Japanese aircraft on a bombing raid over Darwin city."

"Ken’s Crepes is well known across all of Darwin as you’ll find them popping-up at markets and foreshores most nights of the week. Make a meal out of it and start with a savoury crepe for dinner followed by sweet for dessert. Our local’s tip – pay the extra dollar for salted caramel sauce!"

"The Coffee Club, aim to make your experience a memorable one. Their energy and love for coffee is undeniable from the moment you take your first sip. Along with our excellent coffee, our simple thought-out menu comprises of family favourites which hero local produce."

"In the grounds of Darwin's Parliament House, and part of a project for training young Indigenous workers for the hospitality industry, Speaker's Corner is a great spot for lunch. In addition to the usual cafe... Middle Eastern in Darwin"

"For every coffee loving foodie… Muffin Break is your answer!. Muffin Break’s wide range of delicious Muffins, Cakes and Savouries are suitable for any of your cravings… Freshly baked on-site by Muffin Break’s experts!. Plus, sip back and relax with a great barista made coffee!"

"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."