Darwin
City Guide

Darwin

Tropical, multicultural and gloriously off-the-beaten-track — Australia's northern frontier city on the doorstep of Kakadu and Asia.

Life in Darwin

Darwin harbour sunsets
Darwin harbour sunsets
Mindil Beach markets
Mindil Beach markets
Tropical food markets
Tropical food markets
Kakadu day trips
Kakadu day trips
Tropical stilt houses
Tropical stilt houses
Indigenous art & culture
Indigenous art & culture

Neighbourhoods

Cullen Bay

Parap

Nightcliff

Top attractions

Mindil Beach Sunset Market

Mindil Beach Sunset Market

Dry-season market with global food stalls and live music.

Free

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Kakadu National Park

Kakadu National Park

UNESCO-listed wetlands, waterfalls and rock art.

From AUD $189

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Crocosaurus Cove

Crocosaurus Cove

Get into the Cage of Death with a giant saltwater croc.

From AUD $35

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Local transport

Compact and easy to drive around. Two seasons rule life here — the Wet (Nov–Apr) and the Dry (May–Oct). Most expats arrive in the Dry.

Cost of living

ItemTypical cost
1-bed apartmentAUD $450–$600/week
Mango smoothieAUD $8
Kakadu day tourAUD $250

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