Darwin is the capital city of the tropical Northern Territory in Australia. Although the Aboriginal people of the Larrakia language were the first inhabitants of the area, the British create the major part of today's population of this territory. Needless to say, the city got its name after one of the most famous scientists of the 20th century Charles Darwin and till this day shares a great interest in academic researches with the whole world. Loads of tourists visit this gorgeous tropical savanna climate town not only to lie in the seaside, but also to know something more about the local aboriginal cultures. Thousands of tourists stay in Darwin hotels each year, so the locals are able to offer you some great deals of hotels in Darwin.
Even though Darwin lets you to explore beautiful sandy beaches with a possibility to camp for a short period of time, there are some really cheap hotels in the area that may help you to enjoy your vacation even more. You can always search for them on the internet, but if you do want to get away from this duty, we can offer you some really cheap hotels with great view, nice food and helpful staff. The ones that we recommend are Paravista Motel, Coconut Grove, Value Inn or The Leprechaun Resort.
All in all, sometimes these budget accommodations not always are able to offer you the highest quality of services, so if you do want to go and try some really luxurious Darwin hotels, just go, check out and read more about some famous places like the Hilton Darwin, Oaks Elan, Mantra on the Esplanade or Mantra Pandanas. Some of these hotels in Darwin are well known not only in the region or Australia, but the whole world. Best staff, picturesque landscape, delicious foods and various health treatment. What else do you need for a luxurious Australian holiday?
Even if you do find your charming hotel room too good to be left uninhabited for a long period of time, there is no way you can get bored or not find something to see and do in Darwin: dozens kilometers of wide and unpolluted beaches, events organized by the Darwin Surf Lifesaving Club, countless parks and gardens, Kakadu National Park, Litchfield National Park and Katherine Gorge. These are only few places forth an honorable mention. In addition, you can always go and try some great events and festivals celebrated during the whole year. The Darwin festival, which includes comedy, dance, theatre and music, the Speargrass Festival held for those who live and celebrate the alternative Top End lifestyle, or the Darwin beer-can regatta, held in August and celebrated by building race boats only from the beer cans.
Below are reviews of the city of Darwin, Australia from an actual visitor's perspective.
Fabulous place. Lots to see and do. Uber excellent in every way. Wonderful restaurants providing a range of price and value. Sunsets! Friendly people in shops. Easy to get around. Tour operators such as Deb Fross are all terrific and provide excellent bento lunch boxes. Small groups not huge coaches helps protect the environment.
Good birdwatching spots.
Weather was awesome Very friendly staff, comfortable bungalows, lovely pool and we will be back!