George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
A roughly 42-hectare tropical botanic garden with a large collection of palms, orchids and monsoon forest plants. Entry is free.
The Darwin Botanic Gardens were established in the 1870s and are named after former mayor George Brown. The gardens include tropical rainforest gullies, waterfalls, a waterlily pond, mangroves and coastal plant areas. They also hold an extensive collection of palms and cycads and show how Northern Territory Indigenous peoples have used plants. Birds are abundant here, and early morning and late afternoon are the most pleasant times for a walk. Entry is free. The gardens lie between the city centre and Mindil Beach, so you can combine them with the Mindil Beach Market and museums.
Opening hours
Daily, 07:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Mindil Beach Sunset Market
- Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
- Aquascene
- Parap Village Markets
- Crocosaurus Cove
- Bicentennial Park & The Esplanade
- Fannie Bay Gaol
- WWII Oil Storage Tunnels