Splash On KnuckeyĮveryone needs a new cossie when on holiday, right? Splash On Knuckey (Street) has oodles of bikinis and one-pieces by Australian brands such as Tigerlily, Seafolly and Isola by Megan Gale. Robbie and the Crew stocks stylish men’s and women’s pieces by Australian labels including Binny, Morrisday The Label, C/Meo Collective and Smith & Jones. Pop in to get some new threads at this super hip store located on Smith Street. Located on Knuckey Street, this beautiful lifestyle store stocks homewares from the likes of Have You Met Miss Jones and Salt & Pepper organic skincare by Olieve and Olie watches by Cluse jewellery by Amber Sceats and fashion by Australian designers Pasduchas. Movie-goers can bring their own picnic and drinks (no alcohol) or can purchase beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks there. On the edge of Darwin Harbour and set up under the stars, the cinema screens films every night in the dry season, between April and November. Recline on comfy deckchairs as balmy nights fall at Darwin’s Deckchair Cinema. It’s worth popping in to simply browse the stunning landscapes of the Top End or purchase a print to take a little piece of the NT home with you. Photographer Paul Arnold has spent the last 26 years exploring the outback, and his gallery, located off Knuckey Street, showcases a collection of his images from all corners of the NT. With an industrial warehouse-style fit-out and colourful street art adorning the concrete walls, diners can DIY barbecue or order à la carte. Little Miss Korea was voted one of Australia’s hottest new restaurants by the Good Food Guide in 2015, this edgy Korean barbecue restaurant is located down an unassuming laneway off Knuckey Street. It’s a relaxed vibe with a fun drinks menu: bubble tea cocktails, sake bombs, and ka-pows inspired by the drinks served in plastic bags on the streets of Asia. It doesn’t have water views but this South-East Asian restaurant holds it own, serving up big bowls of steaming pho, creamy laksa, fresh rice paper rolls and a selection of tasty larger plates. Chowĭarwin’s modern waterfront has a whole host of restaurants to choose from but our favourite is Chow. There’s also live music on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Whether you like your oysters raw, smoked or grilled you’ll be sure to find something to your taste on the menu.įor those who don’t love the bivalve, there are other options, such as an antipasto platter. The Oyster BarĪt the waterfront with water views, The Oyster Bar is a fabulous spot for a sultry Darwin evening, with a great selection of Australian beer and wine, and fresh Australian oysters. Fusing Mediterranean flavours with good quality local NT produce, the changing menu features dishes such as calamari sliders, chicken souvlaki and swordfish skewers.

Located on Knuckey Street, this dimly lit little bar is a great spot for a pre-dinner cocktail or a light meal of tapas.

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In the courtyard of the historic Vic Hotel on Smith Street Mall, The Pearl has a Parisian salon feel with a french inspired menu, and a touch of tropical jungle in its palm-frond wallpaper, greenery and wooden décor.Ĭhampagne high teas are held on Saturdays and Sundays with bottomless Champagne, oysters, salmon rillettes, duck liver parfait, petits fours et cetera. To save you searching, we’ve found the hip in this hood for you. You may be surprised by what you find in pockets around this relatively small city. The waterfront is the main focal point of Darwin’s tourist activity.īut more than merely a gateway, Darwin itself is worthy of a few days’ lingering. 100 Things To Do In Australia You’ve Never Heard Of.

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