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Weekend itinerary

48 hours in Darwin

The perfect weekend, hour by hour — where to eat, drink, explore and stay. Every stop is one of our highest-rated Darwin spots, so you can just turn up.

Friday

  1. Evening

    Dinner to kick off the weekend

    District North Kitchen Palmerston Palmerston
    68

    Modern restaurant and bar in Palmerston, Darwin, with consistently strong customer ratings.

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  2. Nightcap

    A drink nearby

    Brew Union Brewing Co Palmerston
    65

    Brew Union Brewing Co is a brewery located in Palmerston, Darwin, with a strong reputation among local beer enthusiasts.

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Saturday

  1. Morning

    Coffee first

    KOPI Stop Darwin CBD
    66

    Highly-rated cafe in Darwin CBD serving coffee and light fare.

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  2. Late morning

    Get outdoors

    Mindil Beach Darwin CBD
    56

    Sandy shoreline featuring sunset markets with vendors selling food & crafts, April to October.

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  3. Lunch

    Lunch with a view

    Moorish Cafe Cullen Bay
    67

    Moorish Cafe in Darwin City offers seafood, steaks and eclectic tapas paired with wines in a cosy setting featuring tiled floors and colourful decor.

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  4. Afternoon

    Soak up the culture

    Te Manawa Museum Palmerston
    65

    Multi-disciplinary cultural centre in Palmerston featuring contemporary art, science, and history exhibits since 1971.

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  5. Evening

    The big night-out dinner

    MERAKI Greek Taverna Darwin CBD
    67

    Highly rated Greek taverna in Darwin CBD serving traditional Mediterranean cuisine.

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  6. Night

    Out on the town

    Brown's Mart Darwin CBD
    59

    Local and touring musical acts, plays and artistic shows in a performing arts centre with a bar.

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Sunday

  1. Morning

    A long, lazy brunch

    Grace’s Kitchen Nightcliff
    67

    A highly-rated bakery in Millner serving the Nightcliff area of Darwin.

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  2. Midday

    One last wander

    Parap Village Markets Parap
    66

    Weekend market in Parap featuring clothing and craft vendors, food stalls, and live music entertainment.

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