5 Day Itinerary
Darwin and Surrounds
Darwin’s CBD is compact and easy to explore on foot. Visit the Top End Visitor Information Centre for maps or heritage walks, then wander past cafés, bars and vibrant street art. Local shops are filled with unique Top End gifts, and friendly shopkeepers are always happy to share what makes Darwin special.
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DAY 1 - Thursday
Today is a perfect day to join an organised day trip or drive yourself 120 km south-east of Darwin along sealed roads for a plunge in the stunning waterholes at Litchfield National Park – nature’s own water park.
Bushwalk a rainforest trail, relax under a cascading waterfall and marvel at the massive termite mounds that stand up to six metres tall.
Discover the local wildlife at the nearby Territory Wildlife Park, where you can experience the birds of prey show or hand feed the whip rays and barramundi at Oolloo Sandbar. Wander through treetop aviaries, around a natural lagoon and through the aquarium.
On the way back to Darwin, call in at the Berry Springs Tavern, Noonamah Tavern or Darwin River Tavern for a real rural watering hole experience and a pub feed to fuel up for the drive back to the city. Or you can relax under the stars with a film at the Deckchair Cinema located at the base of The Esplanade. The open-air cinema screens Australian, popular, family, foreign and classic films.
DAY 2 - Friday
The betr Darwin Triple Crown program starts today! Before the action you're going to want to start the day with a great breakfast at one of the many city cafés. Check out the impressive street art as you stroll through the CBD and then head out to Hidden Valley as the Supercars hit the track for a 100km race.
DAY 3 - Saturday
Start your day like a local with a Laksa breakfast at Parap Markets or at a waterside venue, such as Fannie Bay Cool Spot, The Foreshore Café at Nightcliff or The Boatshed Coffee House at Cullen Bay before heading out to Hidden Valley.
Then buckle in for the ride as our Supercars heroes fly around Hidden Valley, showcasing the precision and speed that puts them in pole position. Enjoy every moment!
DAY 4 - Sunday
Start your day the right way with a stroll around Nightcliff Markets, where you can take your pick from a range of foodie offerings. Grab a freshly brewed coffee and sample some local tropical fruits, then head to Hidden Valley for another day of Supercars action.
After the racing has finished it time to visit Mindil Beach Sunset Markets in Darwin. Those legendary Territory sunsets you’ve heard all about? This is right where you need to be to catch one. So grab some food, a spot on the beach and watch that incredible Darwin sunset slipsinto the sea.
End a top weekend with some delicious food and drink in the city venue and start planning next year’s Darwin Supercars adventure.
DAY 5 - Monday
Pack your bathers and head for a swim in the Recreation Lagoon or catch a wave in the Wave Pool at Darwin's waterfront.
After lunch, make your way to Crocosaurus Cove located in the heart of Darwin’s CBD on Mitchell Street. As well as catching the crocodile- and fish-feeding shows you can get your heart racing in the Cage of Death. The ultimate adrenalin rush, here you come nose to snout with a five-metre saltwater crocodile – with just a piece of plastic between you!
Unwind after your adventure on a sunset cruise around Darwin Harbour, where you can sit back and reminisce about your epic weekend.
Also not-to-be-missed…
Try a heli pub crawl and visit out-of-the-way watering holes like Goat Island Lodge and Crab Claw Island Resort
