9 km from skycity darwin casino. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. the colourful rooms, bungalows and villas with beachy ambiance provide free wi-fi, satellite tv and minifridges. across from the beach and esplanade, this resort-style hotel with a tropical vibe is also 7 minutes from the shops on smith street and 2. bungalows add verandah with bbqs, while villas have kitchenettes and/or whirlpool baths and private hot tubs. other amenities include an outdoor pool amidst lush gardens, a coin-operated laundry and free parking. breakfast is served for a fee in an atrium cafe. all also offer tea and coffeemaking facilities; some include microwaves and toasters Darwin International Airport 18 min
Darwin Waterfront Precinct (9 min) Bayside development with restaurants & bars, plus a wave pool & sandy beach for swimming. George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens (6 min) Nature preserve featuring 42 hectares of native & tropical flora, plus an orchid house & cafe. Fannie Bay Gaol (8 min) Main city prison for almost a century & site in 1952 of Darwin's last executions, now a museum. WWII Oil Storage Tunnels (10 min) Subterranean attraction honoring the heroes & victims of World War II with exhibits, photos & art. Charles Darwin National Park (20 min) Ecologically diverse wildlands with a large wetland area & historic World War II sites. Mindil Beach Casino Resort (6 min) Casual casino hotel featuring multiple restaurants, bars and pools, plus a day spa. Mindil Beach (5 min) Sandy shoreline featuring sunset markets with vendors selling food & crafts, April to October. Aquascene (14 min) Fish feeding sanctuary in a spot attracting wild rays, bream, mullet & more species since the 1950s. Stokes Hill Wharf (6 min) Historic working wharf offering a fishing platform, tourist facility, restaurants & panoramic views. Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (8 min) Wide-ranging collections with indigenous & rock art, fossils, natural sciences & seafaring history. Parap Village Markets (9 min) Popular weekend market with vendors selling clothing & crafts, plus food stalls & live music. Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory (4 min) Striking modern building, home to the Northern Territory parliament, with guided tours & a cafe. Bicentennial Park (5 min) Parkland with war memorials, footpaths & access to Lameroo Beach, with frequent outdoor events. Darwin Military Museum (15 min) Museum featuring the multimedia Defence of Darwin Experience spotlighting the 1942 bombing raids. Crocosaurus Cove (6 min) Up-close wildlife exhibits with reptiles, turtles & a saltwater crocodile in a viewing cage. |