Brinkin 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.
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
Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Day Trip Escape from Darwin
Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Brinkin
Palms City Resort
We enjoyed our stay in our dinky bungalow. Lovely pool. The cleaning staff were very friendly and smiley. We were very upset when we arrived because the chef was on holiday so there was no food! We had to rush out to buy food as soon as we arrived ---not ideal! Why did you not send us a message so ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Great staff especially at check in
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Hilton Darwin
Spotless room, great location, best hotel I’ve stayed in in Darwin
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
Great breakfast on offer, better than other darwin hotel offerings
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
The Leea Darwin
Pleasant staff.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Novotel Darwin Airport
Room was spacious and clean, the staff was very friendly and very helpful.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Brinkin
Rapid Creek
If you're spending some time in Rapid Creek, Casuarina Beach and Darwin Harbour are top sights worth seeing.
Nightcliff
While there might not be top attractions in Nightcliff, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Casuarina Beach and TIO Stadium.
Coconut Grove
You'll appreciate the shopping during your time in Coconut Grove and you might want to plan a stop by TIO Stadium and Casuarina Beach while you're in the area.
Eaton
You might appreciate the restaurants and gardens in Eaton, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, TIO Stadium and Marrara Sports Complex are just a few notable stops.
Ludmilla
When in Ludmilla, you can plan a visit to Fannie Bay Race Course and Parap Village Markets, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Winnellie
Visitors to Winnellie enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Darwin Aviation Museum is worth a stop.
