Top 5 Attraction in Darwin

MINDIL BEACH & MARKET

One place where you can relax and marvel at the sun setting into the Arafura Sea, shop 'til you drop, pick up some great works by Aboriginal artists and enjoy some great entertainment in Darwin is undoubtedly Mindil Beach and market. Mindil Beach Sunset Market is held every Thursday and Sunday evening between the months of May and October so make sure to set one of those evenings free if you happen to visiting the city. 

DARWIN MILITARY MUSEUM

The Darwin Military Museum was originally established as an artillery museum by the Royal Australian Artillery Association Inc to exhibit photographs and artefacts from Darwin's history during World War II. Visit Darwin’s oldest military history museum and be captivated by the audio-visual journey that is the Defence of Darwin Experience. Hear first-hand accounts from the men and women who survived the horror of that morning of 19th February, 1942. 

GEORGE BROWN BOTANIC GARDENS

Nature preserve featuring 42 hectares of native & tropical flora, plus an orchid house & cafe. Take a walk through the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens to see a magnificent display of plants from northern Australia and tropical areas around the world. Relax on expansive shady lawns and view Darwin's largest ornamental fountain. You can also take a traditional tour of the gardens and learn about the indigenous uses of the local plants which have remained a huge part of Aboriginal life throughout the centuries.

AUSTRALIAN AVIATION HERITAGE CENTER

The Darwin Aviation Museum is the commercial arm of the Aviation Historical Society of the Northern Territory. This objective was subsequently broadened to include the exploration and documentation of World War II aircraft crash sites and the recovery and preservation of aviation relics related to the defence of Darwin during World War II. The name of the museum was later changed to the “Australian Aviation Heritage Centre” until 2017.

PARAP MARKET

Great Saturday market from 8am & shops year round including wet season- just smaller number of stalls- still worth it- have done both times of year. Lots of food, yummy drinks, general market stalls and entertainment. Lots of parking nearby. Allow an hour or two to wander around. Don't eat before heading to the Parap market. The shops around the square are also open. Great fun, hugely popular but don't go straight after breakfast.