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Things to Do in Darwin

11 activities and experiences for backpackers.

Day trip to Litchfield National Park

water sports

Day trip to Litchfield National Park — swim in natural waterfall plunge pools (Florence Falls, Wangi Falls)

Day trip to Litchfield National Park — swim in natural waterfall plunge pools

water sports

Day trip to Litchfield National Park — swim in natural waterfall plunge pools (Florence Falls, Wangi Falls)

Explore the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory

culture

Explore the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory — Cyclone Tracy exhibit and Aboriginal art (free)

Explore the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory — Cyclone Tracy exhibit and Aboriginal art

culture

Explore the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory — Cyclone Tracy exhibit and Aboriginal art (free)

Fish for barramundi on a Top End fishing charter

culture

Fish for barramundi on a Top End fishing charter

Mindil Beach Sunset Markets

food

Mindil Beach Sunset Markets — food stalls from 60+ cuisines, live music, fire shows (dry season only, free entry)

Mindil Beach Sunset Markets — food stalls from 60+ cuisines, live music, fire shows

food

Mindil Beach Sunset Markets — food stalls from 60+ cuisines, live music, fire shows (dry season only, free entry)

Take a jumping crocodile cruise on the Adelaide River

tours
from $45

Take a jumping crocodile cruise on the Adelaide River (from $45 AUD, 1 hour from Darwin)

Visit Crocosaurus Cove

food
from $35

Visit Crocosaurus Cove — see massive saltwater crocs and do the "Cage of Death" swim ($35–170 AUD)

Visit Crocosaurus Cove — see massive saltwater crocs and do the "Cage of Death" swim

food
from $35

Visit Crocosaurus Cove — see massive saltwater crocs and do the "Cage of Death" swim ($35–170 AUD)

Watch the sunset over the Timor Sea from the Darwin Waterfront or East Point

water sports

Watch the sunset over the Timor Sea from the Darwin Waterfront or East Point