The Esplanade & Bicentennial Park

Darwin, Australia

Home to the DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin, overlooking the vibrant Esplanade with an alfresco terrace and tropical pool.

Places in The Esplanade & Bicentennial Park

PepperBerry A modern Australian restaurant within Darwin's Hilton hotel that pays homage to the Northern Territory's abundant produce.
Rapid Creek Markets food stalls Fresh Asian vegetables and street food usually found in Thailand, China and Vietnam, on Saturdays and Sundays.
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin terrace bar An alfresco terrace overlooking the tropical pool at the hotel overlooking the vibrant Esplanade.

Best time to visit: May to September (dry season) offers warm, sunny weather ideal for Kakadu day trips and the Mindil Beach Sunset Market.
Getting around: The Esplanade and Bicentennial Park anchor central Darwin near the DoubleTree by Hilton, with Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach a short drive away, and Kakadu National Park a longer day trip south-east.
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Language: English; Larrakia and other First Nations languages are spoken.
Timezone: ACST (UTC+9:30, no daylight saving)
Current trends: Darwin's dining scene continues to lean into its Southeast Asian and Indigenous fusion identity, with Salted Egg's brand-new waterfront concept and PepperBerry's Northern Territory produce-driven menu at the Hilton reflecting the Top End's growing reputation as one of Australia's most underrated food cities, alongside the enduring Rapid Creek Markets street food scene.

Cullen Bay Marina — Allows exploration of the waterfront with a trip to the marina, picturesque gardens, and top-notch restaurants.
Mindil Beach — Home to the Mindil Beach Sunset Market, offering retail therapy and waterfront gardens.