How To Spend A Day In Darwin

From a cold beer to local wildlife, see how you can spend a day in Darwin, the Northern Territory’s tropical capital…

Grab A Bite To Eat At… Rachael’s Seafood Shack

Gazing out onto the Timor Sea, Darwin has an abundance of fresh fish and seafood, and Rachael’s Seafood Shack serves up some of the freshest. Whole fish, whole crab, fish tacos, fish chowder, garlic prawns – the only thing they don’t do is chips or salads – but you can bring your own or order from the fish and chip shop two doors down. It’s also BYO alcohol.
Fishermans Wharf, Francis Bay Drive, Darwin
www.facebook.com/rachaelscooksnightoff.com.au

Cool Off At… Wave Lagoon

Wave Lagoon is Darwin’s premier outdoor pool facility, alongside Recreation Lagoon. With endless summers in Darwin, Wave Lagoon is popular throughout the year for safe swimming and riding a wave by the waterfront. Covering an area of 4,000 metres, it’s just a short stroll from the CBD and completely free to use!

Refresh With A Beer At… The Precinct Tavern

With 44 beers and ciders on tap, The Precinct Tavern is your go-to for independent and traditional craft beer. Located just metres from the Wave Lagoon and Darwin Convention Centre, you can enjoy the views that come with the Darwin Waterfront.
7 Kitchener Drive, Darwin
www.theprecincttavern.com.au

See The Sunset At… Mindil Beach

The location for the famous Mindil Beach Sunset Markets from April – October, you can still enjoy the breathtaking sunset from Mindil Beach even after the stalls have gone. Lay a rug out on the sand, bring some cold beers in an eskie (Aussie slang for cool box), and watch day turn to night as the sky lights up from a bright to burnt orange.

Meet The Local Wildlife At… Crocosaurus Cove

You can come face-to-face with the Northern Territory’s most famous resident at Crocosaurus Cove. Home to the Cage of Death, you step inside a transparent cylinder container and are lowered into the crocodile’s enclosure to spend a full 15 minutes marvelling at this great beast up close.
58 Mitchell Street, Darwin
www.crocosauruscove.com.au

Have A Coffee At… Laneway

Serving artisanal coffee and cafe dishes with a smile, Laneway is popular for breakfast and lunch, or if you just need your caffeine fix. With vegetarian and gluten free options, plus sourdough bread baked in-house and a sweet cabinet for naughty treats, everyone can fill their boots at Laneway.
4/1 Vickers Street, Darwin
www.lanewaycoffee.com.au