Public listings checked 25/10/2026. Dates use each event’s local time. Check organiser details before travelling.
Explore the region
Explore Darwin, Palmerston and selected rural communities. Kakadu and Litchfield are separate national-park trips; access and conditions can change seasonally.
Listings across Darwin, Darwin City.
Attractions and places to visit
91 places in this selection. Opening hours, access and admission vary; check the place details.
See, experience and learn through the wonder of technology as this facility brings history to life.
Life size hologram of Rev John Flynn the founder of the RFDS tells his story. Interactive story telling ghosts, meet Nurse Kathy and Alfred Traeger. Two virtual reality stories of the RFDS. Relive a patient's true experience of medical care and experience flying with an RFDS Pilot. A decommissioned RFDS Pilatus PC-12 aircraft to view a fully aero medically equipped fit out.
Relive the drama of the Bombing of Darwin Harbour that rocked Australia in 1942. Life size hologram of Rear Admiral Etheridge Grant, the Commanding Officer of the USS William B Preston. Interactive story telling ghosts. Meet Prime Minister John Curtin and Japanese Pilot Hajime Toyoshima.
Virtual Reality of the bombing of Darwin Harbour. A production that's the pinnacle for a virtual reality movie. Full size replica Japanese Zero aircraft hangs from the ceiling. Window of 1942 and aerial view of the Bombing of Darwin Harbour that comes to life showing the bombing and aircraft fire of the first raid.
Parliament House is located in State Square at the end of Mitchell Street, adjacent to the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory and Government House. It stands on one of the nation's most significant historic sites.
Overlooking the striking Darwin Harbour, the building rests on the site of the Darwin Post Office and Telegraph Station, which was bombed during the first bombing raid on the Top End on 19 February 1942.
Parliament House in Darwin opened in 1994 and is a magnificent example of contemporary tropical architecture.
Pick up a self-guided tour brochure from the entry foyer and enjoy a leisurely walk around the building or participate in a free public guided tour every Friday at 10.30am from April to October.
Online Bookings are essential.
Zone 3 is Darwin's original laser tag arena, bringing fast-paced indoor action to the heart of the CBD since 1993. Players step into a purpose-built multi-level arena filled with ramps, bunkers, neon-lit walls and atmospheric haze, then battle it out using lightweight infrared taggers and vests.
Games suit all ages and abilities. First-timers get a full safety briefing and simple rules, while regulars can chase personal bests on the live scoreboard. Team modes, free-for-all matches and special game variants keep every session different. The air-conditioned arena offers a welcome escape from the Top End heat, making Zone 3 a reliable option in both the dry and the wet.
The venue is a popular choice for birthday parties, school holiday outings, corporate team building, end-of-season sports celebrations, hens and bucks groups, and casual get-togethers with friends. Party packages, group bookings and private arena hires are available, with a dedicated party room for food, cake and presents. An arcade and lounge area give non-playing guests somewhere comfortable to relax between games.
Tag. Move. Connect. Zone 3 blends sport, social play and active fun under one roof, delivering an experience that rewards teamwork, quick thinking and a sense of humour.
Located in central Darwin with nearby parking and public transport, Zone 3 is an easy addition to any visitor's itinerary.
A 4-inch gun from the USS Peary now stands as a memorial, pointing toward the site where the ship lies wrecked beneath Darwin Harbour. It honours the 91 crew members who lost their lives when the ship was sunk by Japanese forces during the bombing of Darwin on 19 February 1942 – the United States Navy's greatest loss of life in Australian waters.
The wreck of the U.S.S. Peary is heritage-listed, along with several other World War II shipwrecks that remain as powerful reminders of the first Japanese air raid on Darwin and Australia. This attack was driven by Darwin's strategic importance in the rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape of the Pacific and Southeast Asia between December 1941 and February 1942.
These wrecks serve not only as memorials to those who died defending Darwin but also as significant artefacts of Australia's maritime history. They offer valuable insight into the types of vessels and defence equipment used during World War II, preserving the legacy of those who served.
Nature’s Way is a scenic tourism drive through Kakadu and Nitmiluk National Parks. For photographic, wildlife and birdwatching enthusiasts, this is a dream drive on a fully sealed road suitable for a two-wheel-drive vehicle.
The 457km drive begins in Darwin and follows the Arnhem Highway through the Adelaide and Mary River wetlands to Kakadu National Park. It then follows the Kakadu Highway before intersecting the Stuart Highway down to Katherine and Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge).
Kakadu is home to some of the world’s oldest Aboriginal rock art galleries. It can be explored by car or on hundreds of kilometres of marked walking trails. Travellers can cruise the Yellow Water Billabong or the East Alligator River to see birds, animals and crocodiles.
Further south is Katherine, the gateway to Nitmiluk National Park. Swim in the spring-fed crystal clear pool of the Katherine Hot Springs.
At Nitmiluk National Park, board a cruise, canoe down the gorge and spot birds, crocodiles and other native flora and fauna. On your return to Darwin stop off for a swim at Leliyn / Edith Falls. Take a scenic walk at Butterfly Gorge Nature Park, north of the historic gold mining town of Pine Creek.
Discover one of Darwin's lesser-known historic locations at Doctors Gully — a wartime staging ground that supported key Royal Australian Air Force operations in the Top End. Set within the broader precinct near the well-known Aquascene property, the area reveals layers of history from World War II through to Darwin's early development.
During the war, Doctors Gully operated as a vital support site for the "Black Cat" Squadron — Catalina flying boats tasked with long-range reconnaissance, mine-laying, and covert missions across the Pacific. While few structures remain, the site formed part of an essential northern defence network.
Visitors can explore two original WWII oil tanks and follow the Peels Well Rainforest Walk, leading to Darwin's first water source — blending wartime, natural, and civic stories in one location.
Although the wartime base infrastructure sits within the broader precinct, the Aquascene property owners have actively contributed to preserving local history. They have recovered and displayed maritime artefacts from Darwin Harbour and continue to share the area's story with the public.
Enjoy a self-guided walk, visit the oil tanks, and stroll to Peels Well. Then relax at Aquascene — take in harbour views, enjoy the café (open daily), and experience the iconic fish feeding, held on the high tide (ticketed entry applies).
Aquascene is Darwin's number one fish feeding experience and top-rated Darwin tourist attraction. Located at Doctors Gully just minutes from Darwin CBD, Aquascene Fish Feeding has been one of the best things to do in Darwin since 1955.
Hand-feed fish in Darwin's calm tropical waters — wild barramundi, mullet, milkfish, catfish and batfish come right up to you at high tide. It's a safe, magical and unforgettable Darwin wildlife experience for all ages.
One of the most popular Darwin family activities and Darwin kids activities, Aquascene is perfect for families, school groups, tour groups and visitors looking for what to do in Darwin. Consistently rated among the best things to do in Darwin with kids on TripAdvisor.
Open daily at high tide — check the website for today's fish feeding Darwin session times and online bookings. The Gully Cafe on-site serves coffee, snacks and light meals. Gift vouchers available.
Welcome to Gardens Park Golf Links. A green paradise in the central business district of Darwin. Enjoy the 9 hole, Par 34 course set amongst 55 acres.
Gardens Park Golf Links can cater for your recreational or corporate function to coincide with your Ambrose competition or a simple game of golf.
The popular beer garden by the lake is set amongst lush tropical palm gardens and rain-trees, making it a cool relaxing setting, epitomising the Darwin lifestyle.
Newley renovated mini golf, driving range and golf course, they have it all!
Gardens Cemetery was opened in 1919 after the closure of Palmerston Cemetery on Goyder Road and was Darwin's main cemetery up until 1970. There are many different types of graves, headstones and epitaphs, and Darwin City Council's records list over 1,200 graves. Many notable people from a period of rapid development in Darwin (1920s-1970s) are buried in the cemetery. Many of the memorials indicate ethnic origins, family associations, and circumstances of death and thus comprise an important record of Darwin's community spanning more than six decades. Cultural groups represented in the cemetery include Greeks, Chinese, Japanese, Filipinos, Thursday Islanders as well as Australians of British descent. A number of graves of returned servicemen were moved to Adelaide River for reburial at the Adelaide River War Memorial Cemetery in 1944. Gardens Cemetery was succeeded in 1970 by the McMillans Road Cemetery, though a small number of burials have continued to take place at Gardens Cemetery.
Darwin Street Art Festival is based in the tropical city of Darwin, on Larrakia land in the North of Australia. This place is home to a creatively rich and diverse community of artists whose work has enlivened the streets and enriched lives.
The Festival has been a catalyst for public arts and community, bringing local, national and international artists together to share their work in public spaces for all to enjoy. Over this time, the Festival has found a place in the hearts of locals and visitors who value the creative energy it has brought to Darwin
Since its inception in 2017, Darwin Street Art Festival has transformed the streets of Darwin into a spectacular outdoor art gallery that attracts thousands of visitors each year.
The festival will return in May - June 2026 for it's TENTH year.
One of Darwin's coolest nightspots and a relaxed day spot. Sandbar is an oasis on the edge of the ocean. Enjoy a cocktail and take in the view and fresh sea air on the deck or head indoors to relax and enjoy the ambience.
Sandbar's talented mixologists are ready to serve your favorite cocktails, wines, beers, and spirits, making Sandbar the perfect destination for a fun night out or pre-dinner cocktail.
Audit House at 2 Burnett Place was designed by Burnie Burnett for the Commonwealth Department of Works, this type "B" house was erected in 1938 . The House suffered substantial damage during Cyclone Tracy in 1974 and the interior has been modified.
Audit House serves primarily as the headquarters and administrative centre of the National Trust of Australia (NT). Audit House and grounds can be hired out for private functions such as weddings, exhibitions and more.
