Marlow Lagoon Travel Guide

Darwin

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

Rp540.034
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Sundancer at Sunset

Sunset 3-Hour Cruise from Darwin with Dinner and Sparkling Wine

Rp1.862.565
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Sunset 3-Hour Cruise from Darwin with Dinner and Sparkling Wine
Litchfield Waterfalls Tour with optional Crocodile Cruise

Litchfield Waterfalls Small Group Tour with optional Crocodile Cruise

Rp1.818.481
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Litchfield Waterfalls Small Group Tour with optional Crocodile Cruise
double decker bus stopping by colorfully lit building in Las Vegas

Las Vegas Night Bus Tour

Rp786.455
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Las Vegas Night Bus Tour
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service

WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service

Rp329.994
per adult
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service
Picture 2 for Activity Darwin: Crocosaurus Cove and RFDS Entry

Darwin: Crocosaurus Cove and RFDS Entry

Rp749.435
per adult
Darwin: Crocosaurus Cove and RFDS Entry
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Top hotels in Marlow Lagoon

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

4 out of 5
Gilruth Avenue, The Gardens, NT
The price is Rp2.584.219 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
Rp2.584.219
Rp2.842.641 total
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful sunsets"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Mindil Beach Casino Resort
DCH on Mitchell

DCH on Mitchell

2.5 out of 5
50 Mitchell St, Darwin, NT
The price is Rp1.092.910 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
Rp1.092.910
Rp1.202.201 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Darwin Waterfront and Mindil Beach are located ...
6.2/10 (62 reviews)
Good
"All good,minor ac issue that got sorted quickly."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

DCH on Mitchell
Courtyard By Marriott Darwin

Courtyard By Marriott Darwin

4 out of 5
81 Smith Street, Darwin, NT
The price is Rp1.380.351 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
Rp1.380.351
Rp1.518.407 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Idk"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Courtyard By Marriott Darwin
Mantra on the Esplanade

Mantra on the Esplanade

4.5 out of 5
88 The Esplanade, Darwin, NT
The price is Rp1.780.682 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
Rp1.780.682
Rp1.780.682 total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Darwin. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a garden and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Room was clean and bathroom was also clean"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Mantra on the Esplanade
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

4 out of 5
31 Woods Street, Darwin, NT
The price is Rp1.648.058 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
Rp1.648.058
Rp1.812.864 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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 and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"All pleasant enough."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
Palms City Resort

Palms City Resort

4 out of 5
64 Esplanade, Darwin, NT
The price is Rp1.886.977 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
Rp1.886.977
Rp2.148.404 total
16 Oct - 17 Oct
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Lovely relaxed location in heart of city but with a beachside vibe. Cocktails by the pool was an added bonus. Staff very helpful and bungalow had all we needed. Loose handle attended too straightaway. Would defo stay here again when next in Darwin"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Palms City Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Marlow Lagoon

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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.

Palmerston
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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
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
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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
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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
Australian Aviation Heritage Centre featuring an aircraft and aircraft

Winnellie

Visitors to Winnellie enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Darwin Aviation Museum is worth a stop.

Winnellie

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