A day of luxury in Darwin City

Spending the day in Darwin and looking for a relaxing and luxurious time? Look no further than Darwin Waterfront and CBD. Filled with bustling cafés, bars, boutique shops and beauty spas, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Begin your day with a waterfront breakfast

Offering fresh modern Australian flavours, you’ll enjoy the menu on offer for breakfast at Curve Café, situated at the Adina Vibe Hotel at the beautiful Darwin Waterfront. Breakfast is served from 6.30am daily, with both inside and alfresco seating options available.

Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the Darwin Waterfront

Explore the Darwin Waterfront precinct and all it has to offer in the morning. Visit the boutique shopsbefore meandering along the sea wall to Stokes Hill Wharf for ocean views. Relax and sunbake by the lagoon pool, and cool down with an ice-cream or beverage from one of the many cafés and eateries.

Curve Cafe at Adina Vibe Hotel at the Darwin Waterfront — Curve Café at Adina Vibe Hotel

Visitors walking along the Darwin waterfront lagoon — Darwin Waterfront

Eat & drink in the afternoon

Take in the water views as you dine alfresco at one of the many delicious options at Darwin Waterfront. Enjoy a spread of seasonal and local produce at Snapper Rocks, and sip on an array of Australian wines and intricate cocktails, all within a luxe leisurely beach house atmosphere.

Or take the Sky Bridge into the city, for a short stroll to The Hilton Darwin, to enjoy an exquisite meal at the hotel’s award-winning PepperBerry Restaurant. Indulge in the freshest heartfelt flavours, artfully presented on your plate.

Shop ’til you drop

To explore Darwin’s shopping scene consult an expert with a private shopping tour. These intimate tours uncover unique designs of the Top End from the best local Aboriginal designers and world-famous pearl artisans. The tour will highlight award-winning jewellery, hand-made fashion and accessories that you may not have known were produced locally.

A plated meal at Snapper Rocks with a glass of white wine — Enjoy a luxurious meal at Snapper Rocks

Darwin's Smith Street Mall — Smith Street Mall, Darwin

Snap up a souvenir

If you prefer a DIY shopping style, start by exploring Smith Street mall. This pedestrian-only section of Smith Street is home to various shopping gems. Perfect Darwin souvenirs can be found here.

Pearls of beauty

The crème de la crème of special souvenirs are the world-famous Paspaley Pearls. Renowned for their beauty, these Australian South Sea pearls have been carefully graded and placed in contemporary designed jewellery. Discover their beauty at the Paspaley Pearls boutique, where they’ve perfected the process over 50 years and have unlocked the secret of creating superior pearls.

Visitors shopping at high-end fashion store di CROCO — di CROCO

Shopping at Paspaley with the help of the sales assistant — Paspaley Pearls

Pamper yourself

After a successful day of shopping, it’s time to relax. With beautiful views of Cullen Bay Marina from your treatment room, Cullen Bay Day Spa provides a tranquil environment to relax in. Offering a natural and holistic approach to improving skin, health and wellbeing from the inside out, you’ll look, think and feel your best after a visit.

Two females receiving shoulder massages at Cullen Bay Day Spa overlooking the marina — Massages at Cullen Bay Day Spa

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Curve Restaurant & Bar

Darwin

Restaurant

Located in Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront, Curve Restaurant & Bar prides itself on presenting you with fresh Australian flavours and a great dining experience.

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Darwin Waterfront

Darwin

See & do

The Darwin Waterfront is in the heart of Darwin's CBD just walking distance from Smith Street Mall and the Esplanade.

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Stokes Hill Wharf

Darwin

See & do

The historic Stokes Hill Wharf offers a relaxed friendly atmosphere with seaside alfresco eateries, restaurant dining, a spot to fish and is a hub for various cruises and tours on beautiful Darwin Harbour.

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Shopping

Take home a touch of the Top End with artworks, fashion and souvenirs from the region’s unique boutiques, markets and galleries.

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