Fannie Bay Travel Guide
Darwin

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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

Kakadu Wildlife Rock Art with optional Crocodile Cruise Small Group Tour

WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service

Litchfield National Park and Jumping Crocodile Cruise

Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Day Trip Escape from Darwin
Top hotels in Fannie Bay

Capricornia Motel

Palms City Resort
Clean room. The bathroom looks really new and clean. The sheets smelled amazing. No bad smell or anything. It smelled fresh. The staff are friendly.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
Lovely Ocean views from our room
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Very dated.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

The Leea Darwin
Hotel smell terrible, jack hammering where the pool use to be.t.v not working. Staff were rude & not helpful they were actually rude for mo reason.the carpet in the room has stains.all the xatpet threw out the hotel was filthy.i wouldnt advise anyone to stay here
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Hilton Darwin
Other neighbourhoods around Fannie Bay

Parap
Parap is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Parap Village Markets and 24HR Art.

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 Fannie Bay Race Course.

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.

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.

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.

Bayview
Travellers like the parks in Bayview, and Charles Darwin National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
