City of Darwin district, Northern Territory, Australia

Places to visit near Darwin

Darwin is a city in City of Darwin district, Northern Territory, Australia, home to about 129,062 people. Within 50 km by road there are 246 places to visit — 82 parks, 36 beaches & coast, 41 wildlife, forests & gardens and 29 forts & heritage. The must-see places are St Mary's Cathedral (1 km), Lameroo Beach (1 km) and Bicentennial Park (1 km).

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Darwin at a glance

Location
City of Darwin district, Northern Territory, Australia
Population
about 129,062
Coordinates
12.4611° S, 130.8418° E
Places within 50 km
246 (17 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Darwin

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Darwin: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Parks near Darwin

82 parks within 100 km of Darwin. The closest is Raintree Park (1 km); the best-known is Bicentennial Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Darwin

44 beaches & coast within 100 km of Darwin. The closest is Lameroo Beach (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Darwin

44 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Darwin. The closest is Freds Pass Reserve (1 km); the best-known is George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Darwin

29 forts & heritage within 100 km of Darwin. The closest is Old Town Hall Ruins (1 km); the best-known is Burnett House (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Darwin

21 museums within 100 km of Darwin. The closest is Karen Brown Fine Art (1 km); the best-known is Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Darwin

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Darwin. The closest is Fog Dam (1 km); the best-known is Lake Alexander (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Darwin

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Darwin
  2. 1 km Damoe-Ra Park · park, City of Darwin
  3. 1 km Lameroo Beach · beach, City of Darwin
  4. 1 km Bicentennial Park · park, City of Darwin
  5. 1 km Doctors Gully · park, City of Darwin
  6. 1 km St Mary's Cathedral · church, City of Darwin
  7. 1 km Back to Darwin

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How to reach Darwin

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    Within 15 km of Darwin

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Darwin by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks8282Raintree Park (1 km)
    Beaches & coast3644Lameroo Beach (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens4144Freds Pass Reserve (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2929Old Town Hall Ruins (1 km)
    Museums2121Karen Brown Fine Art (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs715Fog Dam (1 km)
    Waterfalls310Cascade Falls Litchfield (2 km)
    Other attractions1010Street Art (1 km)
    Churches99Darwin Uniting Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints46Anzac Hill in Alice Springs (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves15Channel Island (13 km)
    Caves11Dripstone Caves (14 km)
    Temples11Chinese Temple (1 km)
    Treks11Nurses Walk Stairs (2 km)

    Darwin: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Darwin?

    St Mary's Cathedral (church, about 1 km), Lameroo Beach (beach, about 1 km), Bicentennial Park (park, about 1 km), Damoe-Ra Park (park, about 1 km), Doctors Gully (park, about 1 km), Burnett House (heritage site, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Darwin?

    246 places on Spotwander: 82 parks, 36 beaches & coast, 41 wildlife, forests & gardens, 29 forts & heritage, 21 museums.

    Which is the nearest park to Darwin?

    Raintree Park, about 1 km by road; Frogs Hollow Park (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Darwin?

    Lameroo Beach, about 1 km by road; Waterfront Artificial Beach (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Darwin?

    Freds Pass Reserve, about 1 km by road; Poinciana Park (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Darwin?

    Start in Darwin, visit Damoe-Ra Park, then Lameroo Beach, then Bicentennial Park, then Doctors Gully, then St Mary's Cathedral, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Darwin?

    October to March for beaches & coast; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Darwin’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.