Palmerston Travel Guide

Darwin

Palmerston

Popular places to visit

Mindil Beach which includes nightlife, street performance and performance art

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.

Mindil Beach
Darwin Waterfront which includes swimming as well as a large group of people

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.

Darwin Waterfront
Darwin featuring food

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.

The Esplanade
Cullen Bay Marina

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.

Cullen Bay Marina
Mindil Beach Sunset Market

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.

Mindil Beach Sunset Market
Crocosaurus Cove

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.

Crocosaurus Cove

Things to do

Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Rp524.071
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
MXGP of Australia

MXGP of Australia

Rp1.989.331
per adult
MXGP of Australia
Darwin Harbour - Territory Explorer Cruise

Darwin Harbour - Territory Explorer Cruise

Rp673.806
per adult
Darwin Harbour - Territory Explorer Cruise
Darwin Harbour Cruises - Territory Explorer Cruise with Lunch

Darwin Harbour Cruises - Territory Explorer Cruise with Lunch

Rp941.189
per adult
Darwin Harbour Cruises - Territory Explorer Cruise with Lunch
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service

WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service

Rp320.860
per adult
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service
Darwin Harbour Gaze and Graze Sunset Cruise

Darwin Harbour Gaze and Graze Sunset Cruise

Rp1.136.379
per adult
Darwin Harbour Gaze and Graze Sunset Cruise
See all activities in Darwin

Top hotels in Palmerston

Rydges Palmerston - Darwin

Rydges Palmerston - Darwin

4.5 out of 5
15 Maluka Drive, Palmerston, NT
The price is Rp2.845.585 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
Rp2.845.585
Rp3.130.186 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (434 reviews)
"Quiet and return customer"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Rydges Palmerston - Darwin
Quest Palmerston

Quest Palmerston

4 out of 5
18 The Boulevard, Palmerston, NT
The price is Rp2.689.461 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp2.689.461
Rp2.958.407 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Howard Springs Nature Park and Flight ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (260 reviews)
"Good location, amenities all that you need. Service was lovely. $10/day for secure parking was not expected."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Quest Palmerston
Darwin FreeSpirit Resort

Darwin FreeSpirit Resort

4 out of 5
901 Stuart Highway, Holtze, NT
The price is Rp2.004.082 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp2.004.082
Rp2.004.082 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star holiday park in Darwin. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools and a garden. Popular attractions Flight Path Golf & Outdoor Recreation and Crocodylus ...
8/10 Very Good! (432 reviews)
"Found the male manager to be very rude But the young lad Lachlan was very polite and gave us great service"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Darwin FreeSpirit Resort
Palms City Resort

Palms City Resort

4 out of 5
64 Esplanade, Darwin, NT
The price is Rp2.776.218 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
Rp2.776.218
Rp3.160.724 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly motel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Great gardens. My door key would not open the Herbert St pedestrian gate, which meant I had to walk around the corner and come in the front. And there was no attempt by staff to rectify the situation. Very disappointing for a resort hotel of this quality."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Palms City Resort
Mindil Beach Casino Resort

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

4 out of 5
Gilruth Avenue, The Gardens, NT
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Mindil Beach was excellent, great value for money, new pool area was fabulous, old one was nice too. Restaurants were all very very high standard, and never saw a staff member that didn't have a freindly greeting and a smile."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Get rates
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Rydges Darwin Central

Rydges Darwin Central

4 out of 5
21 Knuckey Street, Darwin, NT
Fully refundable
The price is Rp2.305.803 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp2.305.803
Rp2.536.383 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (995 reviews)
"Good location, clean amenities and great staff"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Rydges Darwin Central
See all 696 properties in Palmerston
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Palmerston

Crocodylus Park which includes zoo animals, dangerous animals and general coastal views

Knuckey Lagoon

Travellers like the zoo in Knuckey Lagoon, and Crocodylus Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Knuckey Lagoon
Default Image

Berrimah

Restaurants and golf courses are just a few things travellers like about Berrimah. A stop by Flight Path Golf & Outdoor Recreation is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Berrimah
Default Image

Howard Springs

You'll enjoy the parks and entertainment venues in Howard Springs. You might want to make time for a stop at Howard Springs Nature Park or Howard Springs Hunting Reserve.

Howard Springs
Default Image

Hidden Valley

Travellers like the parks in Hidden Valley, and Hidden Valley Raceway is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Hidden Valley
Default Image

Charles Darwin

If you're spending some time in Charles Darwin, Darwin Harbour and Charles Darwin National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Charles Darwin
Default Image

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.

Eaton

Palmerston Travel Guide