City of Gunn-Palmerston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit City of Gunn-Palmerston
Where to stay in City of Gunn-Palmerston
Palmerston
Palmerston is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you want to see more of the larger area, you might add a stop by Howard Springs Nature Park to your list.
Gunn
Howard Springs Nature Park is one noteworthy place to stop while you're exploring Gunn and the surrounding area.
Rydges Palmerston - Darwin
Very disorganized cehck in and reception staff .. the food for breakfast is poor.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Quest Palmerston
Studio comfortable for overnight stay
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
Staff in restaurant were great and the food in the evening was very good, we returned Staff on reception varied, one was not helpful when we queried the restaurant closing time vs kitchen closing for orders which we had not been told about A notice is now available, but she seemed to think that telling ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Quest Palmerston
Studio comfortable for overnight stay
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin
Great location, old facilities like the rest of Darwin, room servicing is the only negative.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Coconut Grove Holiday Apartments
A little rough but very comfortable
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Popular places to visit
Darwin Waterfront
Explore Darwin’s scenic waterfront, where you can swim in the wave pool, see turtles up close and dine in restaurants overlooking the sea.
Mindil Beach
Explore one of Australia’s best beaches by day or visit by evening to enjoy Asian food, a massage, live music and indigenous crafts at Darwin’s sunset markets.
The Esplanade
During your trip to Darwin, you can do some window-shopping at The Esplanade. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Cullen Bay Marina
Explore the waterfront in Darwin with a trip to Cullen Bay Marina. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Mindil Beach Sunset Market
You can enjoy retail therapy at Mindil Beach Sunset Market during your stay in Darwin. Wander the waterfront and picturesque gardens in the area.
George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
Admire bush orchid displays, spiky palms and local bird species as you explore one of Darwin’s most diverse natural environments.
Things to do
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Litchfield Waterfalls Small Group Tour with optional Crocodile Cruise
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service
Kakadu Wildlife Rock Art with optional Crocodile Cruise Small Group Tour
Litchfield National Park and Jumping Crocodile Cruise
