Stuart Park Travel Guide

Darwin

Photo by Stuart Samuels
Photo by Stuart Samuels

Popular places to visit

Mindil Beach which includes nightlife, street performance and performance art

Mindil Beach

4/5(8 reviews)

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

4.5/5(16 reviews)

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

4.5/5(18 reviews)

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

4/5(9 reviews)

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

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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

4/5(3 reviews)

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

Rp534.103
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
MXGP of Australia

MXGP of Australia

Rp2.027.412
per adult
MXGP of Australia
Litchfield Waterfalls Tour with optional Crocodile Cruise

Litchfield Waterfalls Small Group Tour with optional Crocodile Cruise

Rp1.727.500
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Litchfield Waterfalls Small Group Tour with optional Crocodile Cruise
Cape Adieu Darwin Sunset Dinner Cruise

Cape Adieu Darwin Sunset Dinner Cruise

Rp1.842.111
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cape Adieu Darwin Sunset Dinner Cruise
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service

WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service

Rp327.002
per adult
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service
Darwin Harbour Gaze and Graze Sunset Cruise

Darwin Harbour Gaze and Graze Sunset Cruise

Rp1.158.132
per adult
Darwin Harbour Gaze and Graze Sunset Cruise
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Top hotels in Stuart Park

Darwin City Lights Jacuzzi

Darwin City Lights Jacuzzi

4.5 out of 5
40 Ruddick Circuit, Stuart Park, NT
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury holiday home in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Darwin Waterfront and Mindil ...
"Kitchen cupboard door broken, water went everywhere when we showered. Main bedroom shower door doesn’t shut. Dust on outdoor furniture Quiet neighbourhood, close to everything, accommodated everyone well"

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

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Darwin City Lights Jacuzzi
Mindil Beach Casino Resort

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

4 out of 5
Gilruth Avenue, The Gardens, NT
The price is Rp2.697.650 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
Rp2.697.650
Rp2.967.415 total
8 Oct - 9 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! (1,006 reviews)
"Absolutely incredible stay there! Will be staying there again for sure"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

4 out of 5
31 Woods Street, Darwin, NT
The price is Rp1.881.390 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
Rp1.881.390
Rp2.069.529 total
6 Oct - 7 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! (1,012 reviews)
"Good spot"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
Palms City Resort

Palms City Resort

4 out of 5
64 Esplanade, Darwin, NT
The price is Rp1.926.185 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
Rp1.926.185
Rp2.193.043 total
7 Oct - 8 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! (1,008 reviews)
Poor value overall for the price
"Great location, room was nice and modern but very small. Water supply was appalling so if u like a good shower don’t stay here. Wifi was very unreliable & & house keeping very minimal"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Palms City Resort
Courtyard By Marriott Darwin

Courtyard By Marriott Darwin

4 out of 5
81 Smith Street, Darwin, NT
The price is Rp1.503.820 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
Rp1.503.820
Rp1.654.202 total
5 Oct - 6 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)
"The staff were very friendly and helpful, especially Rio. Great location, good parking facility."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

Courtyard By Marriott Darwin
Darwin FreeSpirit Resort

Darwin FreeSpirit Resort

4 out of 5
901 Stuart Highway, Holtze, NT
The price is Rp1.833.011 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
Rp1.833.011
Rp1.833.011 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (439 reviews)
"The staff were so friendly and accommodating, the pool and bar were great and the food delicious. Just an amazing time, we will definitely return."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Darwin FreeSpirit Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Stuart Park

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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.

The Gardens
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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 Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.

Woolner
Darwin showing street scenes

Darwin City Centre

4/5(33 area reviews)

Darwin City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Smith Street Mall or The Esplanade.

Darwin City Centre
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Cullen Bay

If you're spending some time in Cullen Bay, Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Cullen Bay
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Parap

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

Parap
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Bayview

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

Bayview

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