South Pacific
Australia
Northern Territory
Top End
Darwin
Things to Do in Darwin
Sights & landmarks in Darwin

Top Sights in Darwin, Australia

Darwin Landmarks

  • Traveler favorites
    Things to do ranked using Tripadvisor data including reviews, ratings, photos, and popularity.
  • Traveler ranking
    Highest rated attractions on Tripadvisor, based on traveler reviews.
All things to do
Category types
Types of Attractions
Sights & Landmarks
Traveler rating
Good for
26 places sorted by traveler favorites
Clear all filters

Top-Rated Sightseeing Experiences (49)

Revenue impacts these recommendations, learn more.
See all

What travelers are saying

  • Rachelle
    48 contributions
    Beautiful Timber through out
    Well worth a visit. The Library alone is worth going to see but closed Mondays. The Timbers used throughout the building are magnificent. Speakers corner a coffee shop atthe back on ground level is worth a stop everything is made on the premises and the view out to the Harbour Magnificent. Just before leaving pay a visit to the Tactile Arts shop, all locally made merchandise, by local Artists.
    Review of: Parliament House
    Written 27 December 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Leslie S
    4 contributions
    Sunset in Darwin
    Lovely sunset location good food , reasonable prices no table service,but ordering was fast and accurate. Food to the table was prompt and live music.Very pleasurable experience.
    Review of: Nightcliff Jetty
    Written 14 April 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Dan L
    Bunbury, Australia7,117 contributions
    Cathedral with a Parabolic Arch
    Nice to visit a cathedral with an architectural design that is a departure from the traditional. I believe that its the first occasion that I have visited a church that has a parabolic arch running from the exterior over the main entry through the length of the cathedral interior. Certainly creates an interesting interior and draws attention to the beautiful stained-glass windows. The building replaced the former wooden cathedral that had served the community. The foundation stone was laid in 1957, the cathedral opening in 1962 and consecrated in 1972. It was built as a War Memorial Cathedral in the aftermath of WW11. A link with the past is a statue of the wounded angel, struck by a piece of shrapnel from a Japanese bomb, it is now enshrined in the Cathedral as a mute reminder of the bombing of Darwin.
    Review of: St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Cathedral
    Written 3 January 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Robyn P
    Gold Coast, Australia26 contributions
    Great for sunset viewing and eating
    Phat ?? Malay restaurant great food. We went back for more. Close to Darwin city. Cafe nearby. Ferry wharf
    Review of: Cullen Bay Marina
    Written 21 August 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • AJ Pato
    Kempsey, Australia648 contributions
    Historical must see.
    Whilst on the Darwin history and wartime experience tour we found out about Burnett house. We returned the next day. It’s an excellent example of period homes of Darwin. No only did the bullet holes give an interesting twist to the home’s history but the architecture and design was awesome. So glad the National trust look after such building for us.
    Review of: Burnett House
    Written 23 August 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • bilby2009
    Sydney, Australia162 contributions
    Beautiful, peaceful location
    Lovely location for the Cenotaph on the Esplanade overlooking the water. Peaceful location. I was also there for the Dawn Service for ANZAC day which was very special.
    Review of: Darwin Cenotaph
    Written 30 April 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Sydgirl
    19 contributions
    Worth a visit
    Have never seen a hanging room before. Quite confronting. Worth a visit. Inmates had it tough not to mention putting up with the heat.
    Review of: Fannie Bay Gaol
    Written 13 October 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Dan L
    Bunbury, Australia7,117 contributions
    A Marriage of old and new
    Unfortunately, the cathedral was closed when we visited in the afternoon so had to be satisfied with exterior views and seeing the interior through the windows. Part of the previous cathedral destroyed by Cyclone Tracy was incorporated into the new cathedral when it was rebuilt in 1976. The interior seemed devoid of decoration other than the stained-glass window. At the entry gate, plaques attached to each pier give brief information on the construction of the porch and gates in 1944 and the subsequent rebuild in 1965. Other plaques at the rear of the portico commemorate the 40th anniversary of Cyclone Tracy and its path in December 1974.
    Review of: Christ Church Cathedral Darwin
    Written 3 January 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • bilby2009
    Sydney, Australia162 contributions
    Excellent Street Art
    Darwin has plenty of very good street art, Austin Lane being the main one, but there is more on buildings around town. it is free and nice to see around the streets.
    Review of: Darwin Street Art
    Written 30 April 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • AussieRicho1
    Wollongong, Australia1,755 contributions
    Backdrop superb
    Part of the Bicentennial Park. Yes its another war memorial but with a backdrop consisting of an awesome nature park plus the amazing turquoise water behind it, this memorial is in the perfect spot. You will see it if you walk the park.
    Review of: The USS Peary Memorial
    Written 16 October 2020
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Wayne L
    Lauderdale, Australia54 contributions
    All profits go back to the dsiabled artists
    Authentic real by the people themselves for the people very talented the communities benefit from all sales
    Review of: Art Warehouse Pty Ltd
    Written 26 July 2018
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • 964David
    Sydney, Australia86 contributions
    A must for history lovers
    A fascinating place for anyone interested in Darwin's history and architecture. The houses and gardens are well maintained. The National Trust volunteers at Burnett House, however, were not particularly welcoming. I suspect I encountered them on a bad day.
    Review of: Myilly Point Heritage Precinct
    Written 12 June 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • DeniseLGoodfellow
    Darwin River, Australia14 contributions
    Crocodiles in Manton Dam
    A colleague ad I carried out the original fauna surveys of Mantom Dam in the 1980s and we spotted what appeared to be estuarine crocodiles in the pools left after the dam had been drained. However, their presence was not acknowledged for years. I advise against swimming.
    Review of: Manton Dam
    Written 15 March 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • MadamJosephine
    Melbourne, Australia1,245 contributions
    Go upstairs to see the story of the Seven Sisters Mosaic.
    The Supreme Court and its sister, Parliament House dominate State Square with their gleaming white, tropical style edifices. Both are free to enter and wonderfully cool on a hot day. Inside the Supreme Court, the architecture is not as magnificent as in Parliament House, but the Aboriginal artwork is sensational. All the Art, not surprisingly, has a legal reference, so read the supporting panels to understand their significance. On entry, the Seven Sisters mosaic is wonderful to view up close, but please go upstairs to see it from above. In an alcove at the back of the first floor on the same side as the stairs, is a wonderful set of panels describing the original Artwork and how it was transformed into a mosaic, the largest of its kind in Australia. It took 11 months to make and a few more to install.
    Security staff were also very friendly & helpful and you can visit the Courtrooms if a trial is in progress and public admittance is allowed. Well worth a visit.
    Review of: Supreme Court of the Northern Territory
    Written 1 September 2021
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • K72
    Melbourne, Australia2,815 contributions
    Shops
    The old Star Theatre site is now some little boutique shops and cafes. They close early on weekdays. There is a little bit of signage inside about the old theatre that was destroyed in Cyclone Tracy in 1974. It's tucked away in the mall, I had walked past several times before I even noticed it.
    Review of: Star Village
    Written 1 October 2019
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Darwin