Mon & Bri's guidebook to Darwin
Food scene
A great place to go swimming, eat and drink and make sure you visit the Royal Flying Doctors Museum at Stokes Hill Wharf
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Darwin Waterfront Precinct Municipality
A great place to go swimming, eat and drink and make sure you visit the Royal Flying Doctors Museum at Stokes Hill Wharf
Not far from Charlie's. If you want good coffee and amazing breaky, you need to come here.
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SweetBrew & Co.
45 Stuart HwyNot far from Charlie's. If you want good coffee and amazing breaky, you need to come here.
One of our favourite places to go is Lola's. We love that they have free soda water on tap and love the funky decor. We love this place so much that this is where we had our wedding reception. Duck down to the Cullen Bay beach for a spectacular sunset while you're in the area.
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Lola's Pergola Darwin
48 Marina BlvdOne of our favourite places to go is Lola's. We love that they have free soda water on tap and love the funky decor. We love this place so much that this is where we had our wedding reception. Duck down to the Cullen Bay beach for a spectacular sunset while you're in the area.
Our fav sushi place in town. Say hi to Steve, he is the boss. There is a Saturday lunch special.
Go Sushi X
56 Smith StOur fav sushi place in town. Say hi to Steve, he is the boss. There is a Saturday lunch special.
Looking for something a little more special? Phat Mango specialises in Australiana and local cuisine. Martin's charcuterie is unique. You will need to book ahead for this one.
Phat Mango by Martin the Chef
56 Smith StreetLooking for something a little more special? Phat Mango specialises in Australiana and local cuisine. Martin's charcuterie is unique. You will need to book ahead for this one.
Best places to see sunsets
Head down to Cullen Bay and bring a picnic blanket and a drink. Set up on the lawn, grab some fish and chips and watch the sun set over the horizon!
Cullen Bay Beach
Cullen Bay CrescentHead down to Cullen Bay and bring a picnic blanket and a drink. Set up on the lawn, grab some fish and chips and watch the sun set over the horizon!
Love a good sunset! Check out this place! This is actually my most fav place to visit in Darwin. Multimillion dollar views with lawn and plastic chairs. No frills and amazing!
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Darwin Ski Club
20 Conacher StLove a good sunset! Check out this place! This is actually my most fav place to visit in Darwin. Multimillion dollar views with lawn and plastic chairs. No frills and amazing!
If you are in Darwin between April - October you must go to the Mindil Beach Markets. These are held on a Thursday and Sunday. They get PACKED! Make sure you get there early for a feed and to clap the sun setting. Mindil is only a couple of kms from our place. You can walk or it's a short uber
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Mindil Beach
If you are in Darwin between April - October you must go to the Mindil Beach Markets. These are held on a Thursday and Sunday. They get PACKED! Make sure you get there early for a feed and to clap the sun setting. Mindil is only a couple of kms from our place. You can walk or it's a short uber
Out in nature
A must see while in Darwin. It's about 1.5 hours out of the city, so a vehicle or booking a tour is a must!
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Parque Nacional Litchfield
Litchfield Park RoadA must see while in Darwin. It's about 1.5 hours out of the city, so a vehicle or booking a tour is a must!
2.5kms from our place are the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens. Free to enter, grab yourself a coffee from Eva's cafe and spend a few hours walking around. Mindil beach is not far.
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George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
2.5kms from our place are the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens. Free to enter, grab yourself a coffee from Eva's cafe and spend a few hours walking around. Mindil beach is not far.
Consejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
Everything in Darwin is max 20mins away
We are about 2kms from the CBD, so you can walk, Uber, drive or catch public transport quite easily. We also have two bicycles you can use during your stay. We include locks and helmets.
In the city and nearby areas there are also e-bikes and e-scooters. To use these you will need to download the Neuron App onto your phone and set up an account.
If you want to leave the city and head out to Nightcliff, you're probably looking at about $20-$30 in an uber. Out to Palmerston is more.
If you want to go exploring, it would be worth getting a hire car or going with a tour.
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Parap Markets
Every Saturday from 8am. Head down for breakfast laksa (yes it's a thing), fresh food and local products.
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Darwin harbour cruise and Cox Country Club Lunch
A very unique, and off the beaten track experience. Check out the tour offer from Sealink! This should not be missed! Search: Mandorah Cox Country Club Cruise.
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Darwin is a unique place to visit
It's best to always bring bathers (swimmers), sunscreen, bug spray, a hat and a drink bottle.
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Book to eat out in Dry Season
Between May - July is the Top End Dry Season. This is the busiest time of year. We recommend that if you want to eat out, make sure you book in advance.
Costumbres y cultura
Buying takeaway alcohol in the NT
We have a banned drinking register. This means that EVERYONE must show ID and it is scanned. Please remember to bring your drivers licence, passport or proof of age card in hard copy to purchase takeaway alcohol in the NT.
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Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory: MAGNT
Free and def worth a visit. Then, pop next door for a drink at the Ski club or some barefoot bowls
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Don't swim at the beaches
The beaches are beautiful in Darwin. However, don't let them fool you! We do get crocodiles on the beaches and during certain times of the year we also have stingers. If you want to swim safely, there are public pools or go down to the Darwin Waterfront.
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The jumping crocs
A true sight to behold! There are many tour companies that do the jumping croc tours. Just do an online search! We have a favourite, just ask us.