Visit Darwin, Northern Territory | Things to see & do, events and more

Discover the Northern Territory’s tropical capital that’s ready for adventure, year-round.

Not only the gateway to the Northern Territory, Darwin City is a destination in its own right. The capital is no stranger to adventure; you can jump on jet skis for a cruise around the Darwin harbour, fly over the city on a heli-pub-crawl, and cool off on the Aqua Park at the Darwin Waterfront – the biggest of its kind in Australia.

Get involved in Darwin’s emerging food scene through indulging your senses at the mouth-watering outdoor sunset market, sampling bush-tucker-inspired menus, tasting fresh seafood and trying a local icon: laksa for breakfast.

Whether you’ve come to Darwin for adventure, food, culture or history, there’s an endless summer of activities awaiting every traveller.

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Things to see & do in Darwin city

Darwin International Film Festival (DIFF)

The 2024 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards

Royal Flying Doctor Service Darwin Tourist Facility

One-day city itineraries

A day of adventure in Darwin City 24-hour itinerary

A day of wildlife & nature in Darwin City

Top End Local’s Tips : A Darwin Weekend in the Dry

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5 walkable attractions in Darwin City

Explore Darwin’s compact city centre on foot and discover a few hidden treasures you wouldn’t see from the road.

Top 10 things to do around Darwin

Not visited by winter and with a relaxed, small-town feel, Darwin is the tropical capital of the Northern Territory that’s perched on a harbour 5 times the size of Sydney’s. Darwin is famous for its multicultural food, outdoor markets, waterside attractions and a warm holiday vibe year-round. Here are 10 of Darwin’s must-do experiences.

Top End Local’s Tips : A Darwin Weekend in the Dry

Unlike other Australian capital cities, Darwin doesn’t experience four seasons. In the Top End, there’s just two: a tropical summer season and a dry season. If clear blue skies, pleasant days and cool nights are in your taste, then Darwin is for you.

Local’s tips: Darwin City

When visiting somewhere new, it’s always good to get tips from the locals before you plan your daily activities. We’ve gathered our top tips in Darwin City for you to enjoy.

Top 10 guide to Darwin City

There are so many options for things to do in Darwin City it can be hard to know exactly what to do first. Here’s a list of our top ten tourist attractions, enjoyable for both tourists and locals alike. Whether you’re interested in wildlife, history, shopping, arts or food, Darwin has a range of activities and venues to explore.

Darwin City food highlights

Darwin’s foodie scene has been growing with cafés, bars and restaurants opening up and/or expanding in recent years. We’ve seen new cuisines, funky al fresco dining spaces, and more smashed avo options appear on menus daily. With so many options it can be hard to decide where to go, so here are some food highlights for breakfast, lunch and dinner.