Guidebook for Nightcliff
Food Scene
Pavonia Place is a cosy Restaurant located in the heart of Darwin's seaside suburb of Nightcliff. Specialising in modern Australian cuisine with a focus on fresh food and local produce, and small.
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Pavonia Place
2 Pavonia PlPavonia Place is a cosy Restaurant located in the heart of Darwin's seaside suburb of Nightcliff. Specialising in modern Australian cuisine with a focus on fresh food and local produce, and small.
Parap Markets - Offering the finest tropical flavours and true Territory atmosphere, the Parap Village Markets run every Saturday 8am – 2pm Sample the tantalizing tastes of local and exotic dishes, fruit salads and smoothies and fresh roasted coffee. Browse the diverse range of fresh produce available.
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Parap Village Markets
3 Vickers StParap Markets - Offering the finest tropical flavours and true Territory atmosphere, the Parap Village Markets run every Saturday 8am – 2pm Sample the tantalizing tastes of local and exotic dishes, fruit salads and smoothies and fresh roasted coffee. Browse the diverse range of fresh produce available.
The Mindil Beach Market really is a must do when in Darwin. There is the amazing selection of food and as this is such a cosmopolitan place the choices are tremendous...Italian, Indonesian, Aussie bush food, Chinese, Seafood, Middle Eastern, Malaysian, Thai, Vietnamese, the list goes on. Perhaps one of the great drawing attractions for the market is the sunset it is magnificent.
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Mindil Beach
The Mindil Beach Market really is a must do when in Darwin. There is the amazing selection of food and as this is such a cosmopolitan place the choices are tremendous...Italian, Indonesian, Aussie bush food, Chinese, Seafood, Middle Eastern, Malaysian, Thai, Vietnamese, the list goes on. Perhaps one of the great drawing attractions for the market is the sunset it is magnificent.
In Darwin's Botanic Gardens in a heritage listed Wesleyan Church, Eva's Cafe offers excellent coffee & refreshments, fresh food & a unique function venue.
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Eva's Café
Gardens RoadIn Darwin's Botanic Gardens in a heritage listed Wesleyan Church, Eva's Cafe offers excellent coffee & refreshments, fresh food & a unique function venue.
A taste of South East Asias with a focus on fresh, local produce. Think big steaming bowls of pho & laska's, whole coconuts, bubble teas cocktails, Asian beers, sake bombs, fresh colorful dishes, healthy and tasty, lighthearted and most of all FUN
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CHOW!
19 Kitchener DrA taste of South East Asias with a focus on fresh, local produce. Think big steaming bowls of pho & laska's, whole coconuts, bubble teas cocktails, Asian beers, sake bombs, fresh colorful dishes, healthy and tasty, lighthearted and most of all FUN
A large restaurant with both indoor and outdoor eating area with exceptional Asian cuisine. Delicious, spicy traditional Thai and Indian Food.
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Hanuman
93 Mitchell StA large restaurant with both indoor and outdoor eating area with exceptional Asian cuisine. Delicious, spicy traditional Thai and Indian Food.
Char and has brought his fine-dining experience and love of all things beef to the steamy shores of Darwin
This restaurant continues the meat-centric tradition of its Queensland sibling, with a gourmet steak menu that outlines the pedigree of each steak for the true meat connoisseur. Aside from beef, Char thoughtfully offers a small vegetarian menu along with numerous seafood and poultry dishes
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Char Restaurant
70 EsplanadeChar and has brought his fine-dining experience and love of all things beef to the steamy shores of Darwin
This restaurant continues the meat-centric tradition of its Queensland sibling, with a gourmet steak menu that outlines the pedigree of each steak for the true meat connoisseur. Aside from beef, Char thoughtfully offers a small vegetarian menu along with numerous seafood and poultry dishes
The Pee Wee's team were the proud recipients of two Gold Plate Awards. Awarded Best Stand Alone Restaurant & Restaurant of the Year in the Northern Territory 2015!
Enjoy their delicious meals, fine wines and friendly staff as you relax in the unique outdoor setting at East Point Reserve.
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Pee Wee's at the Point
Alec Fong Lim DriveThe Pee Wee's team were the proud recipients of two Gold Plate Awards. Awarded Best Stand Alone Restaurant & Restaurant of the Year in the Northern Territory 2015!
Enjoy their delicious meals, fine wines and friendly staff as you relax in the unique outdoor setting at East Point Reserve.
Located at the Darwin Waterfront, il lido offers sweeping views over the Darwin Whalf. From casual and informal through to elegant and prestigious dinning. Specialising in freshly-plated contemporary Australian cuisine, the menu offers innovative meals. Or relax in our modern tapas lounge offering great share plates, wine, cocktails.
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Bella Darwin Restaurant
19 Kitchener DrLocated at the Darwin Waterfront, il lido offers sweeping views over the Darwin Whalf. From casual and informal through to elegant and prestigious dinning. Specialising in freshly-plated contemporary Australian cuisine, the menu offers innovative meals. Or relax in our modern tapas lounge offering great share plates, wine, cocktails.
The Oyster Bar provides an extensive choice of Australian wine and beer selections while enjoying delicious fresh chilled or grilled oysters, share-food and platters, and of course, the impeccable waterfront views.
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Oyster Bar Darwin
19 Kitchener DrThe Oyster Bar provides an extensive choice of Australian wine and beer selections while enjoying delicious fresh chilled or grilled oysters, share-food and platters, and of course, the impeccable waterfront views.
Alley Cats is Darwins first Artisan Patisserie specialising in Organic Sourdoughs, Croissants, Danishes, pastries and traditional sweets, as well as brunch
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Alley Cats
66 Smith StAlley Cats is Darwins first Artisan Patisserie specialising in Organic Sourdoughs, Croissants, Danishes, pastries and traditional sweets, as well as brunch
Enjoy a relaxing morning, listening to some great entertainment while the kids play nearby in the playground. Sample our array of tasty foods such as curries, soups, crepes, satay's, sushi, samosas, burgers, noodles.. and locally grown fresh fruit and vegetables.
Wash it down with an energizing cup of freshly ground coffee or a healthy fruit smoothie or juice. Then wander around the diverse range of arts and craft, clothing, plants, massage, tarot and collectibles stalls every Sunday morning. See you there!
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Nightcliff Market
Pavonia PlaceEnjoy a relaxing morning, listening to some great entertainment while the kids play nearby in the playground. Sample our array of tasty foods such as curries, soups, crepes, satay's, sushi, samosas, burgers, noodles.. and locally grown fresh fruit and vegetables.
Wash it down with an energizing cup of freshly ground coffee or a healthy fruit smoothie or juice. Then wander around the diverse range of arts and craft, clothing, plants, massage, tarot and collectibles stalls every Sunday morning. See you there!
Entertainment & Activities
If you haven’t seen a Crocodile up close this is your perfect opportunity. Located right in the heart of Darwin CDB Crocosaurus Cove also home to the largest display of Australian reptiles in the world
With over three floors to explore. How close you get is entirely up to you. Meet the crocodiles and all the other animals.
If you really want a challenge Plunge into the ‘Cage of Death’ and swim with some of Australia’s largest saltwater crocodiles at Darwin’s Crocosaurus Cove. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience!
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Crocosaurus Cove
58 Mitchell StIf you haven’t seen a Crocodile up close this is your perfect opportunity. Located right in the heart of Darwin CDB Crocosaurus Cove also home to the largest display of Australian reptiles in the world
With over three floors to explore. How close you get is entirely up to you. Meet the crocodiles and all the other animals.
If you really want a challenge Plunge into the ‘Cage of Death’ and swim with some of Australia’s largest saltwater crocodiles at Darwin’s Crocosaurus Cove. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience!
The Deckchair Cinema is THE outdoor cinema on Darwin's Waterfront.General Admission is $35. A must see if you like watching movies.
Our program is a diverse range of Australian, popular, family, foreign and classic films.
Remember to bring your own pillows as the chairs can be a little uncomfortable after a long movie.
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Deckchair Cinema
Jervois RoadThe Deckchair Cinema is THE outdoor cinema on Darwin's Waterfront.General Admission is $35. A must see if you like watching movies.
Our program is a diverse range of Australian, popular, family, foreign and classic films.
Remember to bring your own pillows as the chairs can be a little uncomfortable after a long movie.
Experience the best of Darwin’s tropical lifestyle while enjoying resort-style luxuries, safe swimming, ocean views and delicious food – all at the Darwin Waterfront Precinct. Friendly wharf retailers offer fresh seafood and the best Asian cuisine in one of Darwin’s largest outdoor eateries with panoramic harbour views.
The cool, aquamarine water of the nearby Recreation Lagoon laps at a sandy beach perfect for sand castles or a place to relax and enjoy a safe swim to escape the tropical heat. One of the Waterfront's coolest attractions is the Wave Lagoon: a palm-fringed swimming pool that turns into a tube-riding, boogie-boarding bucket of fun when the waves roll in every 20 minutes.
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Darwin Wave Pool
Kitchener DriveExperience the best of Darwin’s tropical lifestyle while enjoying resort-style luxuries, safe swimming, ocean views and delicious food – all at the Darwin Waterfront Precinct. Friendly wharf retailers offer fresh seafood and the best Asian cuisine in one of Darwin’s largest outdoor eateries with panoramic harbour views.
The cool, aquamarine water of the nearby Recreation Lagoon laps at a sandy beach perfect for sand castles or a place to relax and enjoy a safe swim to escape the tropical heat. One of the Waterfront's coolest attractions is the Wave Lagoon: a palm-fringed swimming pool that turns into a tube-riding, boogie-boarding bucket of fun when the waves roll in every 20 minutes.
Eat Bowl Play at Kingpin Darwin! The ultimate entertainment venue. Great for the kids but overall a family place to enjoy.
Kingpin offers guests: 22 state of the art bowling lanes Elevated ropes course Indoor laser skirmish arena Pool tables Karaoke Huge arcade arena + prize shop PLUS Delicious food options & a fully licensed bar
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Kingpin Darwin
1 Neale StEat Bowl Play at Kingpin Darwin! The ultimate entertainment venue. Great for the kids but overall a family place to enjoy.
Kingpin offers guests: 22 state of the art bowling lanes Elevated ropes course Indoor laser skirmish arena Pool tables Karaoke Huge arcade arena + prize shop PLUS Delicious food options & a fully licensed bar
Parks & Nature
At the Territory Wildlife Park you can see the Top End of Northern Australia in 4 hours. The Park showcases animals and plants of the top end in both natural settings and exhibits.
The park is 45 Minuets Drive from the City
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Territory Wildlife Park
Cox Peninsula RoadAt the Territory Wildlife Park you can see the Top End of Northern Australia in 4 hours. The Park showcases animals and plants of the top end in both natural settings and exhibits.
The park is 45 Minuets Drive from the City
Escape from the bustle of city life and spend a full day exploring the waterfalls, rainforest and rock formations in beautiful Litchfield National Park. Located an easy 2-hour drive from Darwin, Litchfield National Park encircles the Tabletop Range, known for spectacular waterfalls and swimming holes, plus sculptural cliffs, monsoon forest and historic sites. It is easy to drive there yourself or you can book a tour.
The two main rock pools are Florence Falls and Buley Rock hole.
Remember to bring lunch, drinks and sunscreen. You will probably send a whole day if not a half a day here. It is beautiful and a must see.
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Litchfield National Park
Litchfield Park RoadEscape from the bustle of city life and spend a full day exploring the waterfalls, rainforest and rock formations in beautiful Litchfield National Park. Located an easy 2-hour drive from Darwin, Litchfield National Park encircles the Tabletop Range, known for spectacular waterfalls and swimming holes, plus sculptural cliffs, monsoon forest and historic sites. It is easy to drive there yourself or you can book a tour.
The two main rock pools are Florence Falls and Buley Rock hole.
Remember to bring lunch, drinks and sunscreen. You will probably send a whole day if not a half a day here. It is beautiful and a must see.
Lovely place to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life for a couple of hours. Situated on the fringes of Darwin city, this garden is an ideal place to come to relax, have a picnic or stroll through the paths and gardens.
A highlight is Eva's Cafe: great coffee and food!
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George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
Lovely place to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life for a couple of hours. Situated on the fringes of Darwin city, this garden is an ideal place to come to relax, have a picnic or stroll through the paths and gardens.
A highlight is Eva's Cafe: great coffee and food!
Drinks & Nightlife
Welcome to Darwin's greatest alfresco dining and beer garden.
Sit down, relax, sip on a cold beer and watch the world walk by in the middle of Darwin's tourism precinct.
Tap on Mitchell
58 Mitchell StWelcome to Darwin's greatest alfresco dining and beer garden.
Sit down, relax, sip on a cold beer and watch the world walk by in the middle of Darwin's tourism precinct.
The Beachfront Hotel, on the waterfront at Nightcliff, attracts locals and tourists alike. It is home to Turtles Bar and Bistro and from Thursday to Sunday, live entertainment is on hand, including local bands and entertainers.
On weekends you can enjoy a relaxing breakfast on the outside deck overlooking the Arafura Sea, whilst lunch and dinner is served seven days a week. Savour one of the cold tap beers as the sun sets, relaxing at the bar inside or kick back on the deck.
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Beachfront Hotel
342 Casuarina DrThe Beachfront Hotel, on the waterfront at Nightcliff, attracts locals and tourists alike. It is home to Turtles Bar and Bistro and from Thursday to Sunday, live entertainment is on hand, including local bands and entertainers.
On weekends you can enjoy a relaxing breakfast on the outside deck overlooking the Arafura Sea, whilst lunch and dinner is served seven days a week. Savour one of the cold tap beers as the sun sets, relaxing at the bar inside or kick back on the deck.
Shenannigans Irish Bar & Restaurant is Darwin's PREMIER Live Music & Entertainment Venue!!!
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Shenannigans
69 Mitchell StShenannigans Irish Bar & Restaurant is Darwin's PREMIER Live Music & Entertainment Venue!!!
Upscale pub grub and craft beer in a large, bustling venue with a terrace overlooking a wave pool.
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The Precinct
7 Kitchener DrUpscale pub grub and craft beer in a large, bustling venue with a terrace overlooking a wave pool.
Shopping
Casuarina Shopping square is 10 mins away from Nightcliff gem. This is Darwin''s biggest and only shopping center.
It has everything you need!
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Casuarina Square Medical Centre
Casuarina Square 247 Trower RdCasuarina Shopping square is 10 mins away from Nightcliff gem. This is Darwin''s biggest and only shopping center.
It has everything you need!
Essentials
Woolworths Nightcliff
159 Dick Ward Dr