Visit Stuart Park
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.
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
Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Day Trip Escape from Darwin
Top hotels in Stuart Park
Argus Hotel Darwin
The room was extremely quiet and it was clean and comfortable. The staff were very helpful and kind. The daily cleaning was excelent. Amazing view over the city and to the ocean. The gym was great and the location was very walkable too. The only slight downside was breakfast, as more fresh fruit ...
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
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Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Convenient location and local to all the restaurants.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Darwin City Hotel
The room was very clean and modern, as was the hotel.The staff was very friendly and helpful and the hotel was in an excellent central location.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
The hotel was lovely, as was the swimming pool and breakfast. Lovely and clean and nice surroundings inside the hotel
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Darwin FreeSpirit Resort
Very good accommodation and friendly staff for reasonable price.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Stuart Park
The Gardens
Beaches, restaurants and casinos are just a few things travellers enjoy about The Gardens. Check out Mindil Beach Sunset Market or Mindil Beach Casino & Resort while you're exploring the area.
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.
Darwin City Centre
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.
Parap
Parap is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Parap Village Markets and 24HR Art.
Cullen Bay
If you're spending some time in Cullen Bay, Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Bayview
Travellers like the parks in Bayview, and Charles Darwin National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
