Darwin, Australia - Hotels & Accommodation
Darwin is the capital city of the Northern Territory, Australia. It is located at the Timor Sea and has grown from a pioneer outpost and small port into one of Australia's most modern and multicultural cities. Everywhere in the city can be found luxurious hotels and vacation rentals that offer excellent accommodation, prove that the tourist industry of the city grows continuously. Its proximity to Asia makes it an important gateway to countries such as Indonesia and East Timor.
Darwin, Australia, is built on a low bluff overlooking the harbor, flanked by Frances Bay to the east and Cullen Bay to the west. The coastal areas feature many tourist attractions and recreational resorts dotted with vacation rentals and hotels, extensive beaches and excellent fishing places.
Tourist Attractions of Darwin
Darwin, Australia, has many kilometres of wide beaches, from which the most renowned are Casuarina Beach and Mindil Beach. An area of Casuarina Beach is a free beach that offers a nudist area since 1976. Nearby can be found accommodation in a few very good hotels and vacation rentals.
Swimming between October and May should be avoided due to the presence of deadly jellyfish. Saltwater crocodiles are very common in all waterways surrounding Darwin and are even occasionally found swimming in the harbor and on local beaches.
Fishing is one of the main attractions of the locals. Tourists from the entire world visit Darwin, dreaming to catch barramundi, a renowned fish of the region. Mary River, Daly River, South and East Alligator River are just a few of the waters where the barramundi fish lives.
Sea fishing is also available off the coast of Darwin. Spanish mackerel, jewfish, queenfish, snapper and other varieties are found in the area. Lake Alexander is a man-made lake which is generally considered safe. In its surroundings can be also found accommodation in a few good vacation rentals and hotels.
Featured Hotels in Darwin
Hotel Holiday Inn Esplanade Darwin - 4 Star
Hotel Travelodge Mirambeena Resort Darwin - 4 Star
Featured Vacation Deals & Tours in Darwin
Discover Aboriginal Culture on Bathurst Island
1 Day Litchfield National Park & Waterfalls Tour
Darwin City Tour with Harbour Cruise
Nature Tour in Australia: Katherine Gorge Cruise and Nitmiluk National Park
Kakadu and Yellow Water Tour including Warradjan Aboriginal Culture
Australian Safari: Darwin to Alice Springs (Incl. Uluru)