Things to Do in Darwin
7 activities and experiences for backpackers.
Day trip to Litchfield National Park — swim in natural waterfall plunge pools
Day trip to Litchfield National Park — swim in natural waterfall plunge pools (Florence Falls, Wangi Falls)
Explore the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory — Cyclone Tracy exhibit and Aboriginal art
Explore the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory — Cyclone Tracy exhibit and Aboriginal art (free)
Fish for barramundi on a Top End fishing charter
Fish for barramundi on a Top End fishing charter
Mindil Beach Sunset Markets — food stalls from 60+ cuisines, live music, fire shows
Mindil Beach Sunset Markets — food stalls from 60+ cuisines, live music, fire shows (dry season only, free entry)
Take a jumping crocodile cruise on the Adelaide River
Take a jumping crocodile cruise on the Adelaide River (from $45 AUD, 1 hour from Darwin)
Visit Crocosaurus Cove — see massive saltwater crocs and do the "Cage of Death" swim
Visit Crocosaurus Cove — see massive saltwater crocs and do the "Cage of Death" swim ($35–170 AUD)
Watch the sunset over the Timor Sea from the Darwin Waterfront or East Point
Watch the sunset over the Timor Sea from the Darwin Waterfront or East Point