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
Quest Palmerston is an amazing place to stay (especially if you have a dog). The rooms are immaculately clean, the staff are wonderful and very helpful and the location is close to everything you could possibly need in walking distance. The stand out is the level of care the staff give their guests. ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
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
Quest Palmerston
Quest Palmerston is an amazing place to stay (especially if you have a dog). The rooms are immaculately clean, the staff are wonderful and very helpful and the location is close to everything you could possibly need in walking distance. The stand out is the level of care the staff give their guests. ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin
I had a very good stay. Very comfortable.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront
Hot water was an issue. On my first day, a staff member came to my room and confirmed that
Reviewed on 19 Feb 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 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
Litchfield Waterfalls Small Group Tour with optional Crocodile Cruise
Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Day Trip Escape from Darwin
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service
