Bayview Travel Guide
Darwin
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 walkable 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.
Crocosaurus Cove
This wildlife park offers the chance to admire a number of local species, as well as the safest encounter you can have with a saltwater crocodile.
Things to do
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Sunset 3-Hour Cruise from Darwin with Dinner and Sparkling Wine
Litchfield Waterfalls Small Group Tour with optional Crocodile Cruise
'Charles Darwin' Dinner Cruise
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service
Top hotels in Bayview
Darwin City Hotel
Clean rooms, close to shops
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Great location right on the promenade and walkable to downtown. Great dining options with casino
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
Size of the room and view
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Palms City Resort
Wonderful hotel. Very close to lots of dining options and main part of city. Excellent pool and staff. Breakfast options were varied and always fresh. Friendly and helpful staff. 100% would stay again.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin
Great size room which was well cleaned, great location & great facilities on the rooftop bar
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Darwin FreeSpirit Resort
Family weekend away, kids loved the pool and amenities, clean, great atmosphere, entertainment at night by the pool, comfortable and clean.
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bayview
Woolner
While Woolner may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Parap Village Markets and Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.
Winnellie
Visitors to Winnellie enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Darwin Aviation Museum is worth a stop.
Parap
Parap is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Parap Village Markets and 24HR Art.
Charles Darwin
If you're spending some time in Charles Darwin, Darwin Harbour and Charles Darwin National Park are top sights worth seeing.
Stuart Park
While Stuart Park isn't home to many top sights, Mindil Beach Sunset Market and SKYCITY Casino are some notable places to visit nearby.
The Gardens
Beaches, restaurants and casinos are just a few things travellers enjoy about The Gardens. Check out SKYCITY Casino or Mindil Beach Sunset Market while you're exploring the area.
