Will McInerney
We invite you to come on a journey to awaken the seven senses of sight, sound, taste, touch, scent, spirit and being; to engage with the stories of the past, and celebrate those of the present.
We welcome you to explore our places and cultures across the year and changing seasons.
Book and find experiences through the Top End Travel and Information Centre.
Tourism Top End
Be in the moment at Bass in the Grass in May, Darwin Fringe Festival in July, Darwin Festival in August and the Laksa Festival in November. Discover the events that are available to you now and into the future across Darwin.
We invite you to explore Darwin’s outdoors. Nothing in Darwin is far away, and with a variety of transport options, everything is within reach.
E-scooters and e-bikes are a great option, providing a quick, environmentally friendly and inexpensive mode of transport to move around the city.
E-bikes are available across the municipality.
E-scooters are available in the Central Business District and out to Fannie Bay.
City of Darwin provides a great deal of on-street, off-street and multi storey car parking within the Central Business District for a small charge from 8.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday.
Parking is free in the suburbs.
Visit the City of Darwin website to find out more about parking in Darwin.
Parking | City of Darwin | Darwin Council, Northern Territory
Darwin public buses have the cheapest public transport fares in Australia. Public buses operate seven days a week except Christmas Day and Good Friday. Public buses have an easy-access low floor and are fitted with ramps that provide access for standard wheelchairs and lightweight mobility aids.
The Northern Territory Government website provides further information about public transport options in Darwin - Public transport and cycling
Tourism Top End can help to search for the vehicle you want to explore Darwin and the surrounds in. A one stop shop where you can search for a Car, 4WD, Camper, Caravan, or even a Motorhome to hire from a number of car rental suppliers in the top end.
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It is quick and easy to plan a trip in real time with the Darwin journey planner. This journey planner provides options and guidance for moving across Darwin. It displays the healthiest and active option first which also leads to fewer carbon dioxide emissions. It does not take into account weather or personal preferences.
A variety of accommodation types are available in Darwin. From hotels and luxury resorts to apartments, caravan parks and backpackers. In suburbs like Parap and Nightcliff, just five to ten minutes out of the Central Business District, you will find groovy and quaint hotels and apartments. On the beach and waterfront, there are luxury resorts and suites, and on the esplanade you will find larger hotels.