Free Things to do in Darwin
Welcome to the Top End of Australia, with its year-round tropical climate and unique landscape comprised of semi-arid desert country and teeming rainforest. Darwin truly is a remarkable place with nowhere else like it in the world. It also offers ample free activities to enjoy if you just know where to look.
We list some of the top free things to do in Darwin so you can take your hard-earned travel budget further.
Mindil Beach Sunset Markets
Every Thursday and Sunday night during the dry season, you can expect locals and tourists alike to flock to the ever-popular Mindil Beach Sunset Markets. This cherished community event brings the people together in a bustling, sociable atmosphere that you can’t help get caught up in.
Besides the many stalls to gawk at, you’ll also be treated to buskers, fire spinners and other nightly entertainment. As the name implies, the whole scene is set with a backdrop of the gorgeous setting sun as it slides into the ocean horizon.
Museum and Art Gallery of Northern Territory
Make sure you pay a visit to MAGNT and appreciate the impressive collection of thoughtfully curated exhibitions and artefacts. This museum and gallery focus on all things Northern Territory, with an iconic taxidermy crocodile named Sweetheart, information on Darwin’s resilient flora and fauna, and educational exhibits on the destructive power of Cyclone Tracy – Australia’s most devastating natural disaster.
Lyons Cottage
It’s worth paying a visit to Darwin’s only example of colonial bungalow style architecture. Every room has been painstakingly converted into a different theme focusing on Darwin’s early history. Among others, you’ll find one room dedicated to the areas first maritime explores, another to the pearling industry and one on the early police force.
Botanic Gardens
Head 2km out from the city centre and stroll through the natural wonderland that is the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens. Completely free to enter, you can easily spend a whole day lost among the local and exotic flora on display. If you’d rather spend a little bit of cash, you can even do a Segway tour of the gardens as you zip around the crisscrossing paths.
Explore Darwin with a rental car
Ensure you have the means to access all of the wonderful sights and activities Darwin has on offer free of charge. Get yourself a rental vehicle with Ace Rental Cars and make the most of your time at the Top End.Ace Rental Cars is the number one rental service in Darwin, offering a range of practical and affordable vehicles. Book with us today ahead of your Outback road trip adventure.
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