1. Soak up the sun at Darwin Waterfront Precinct


What is it? A sunny waterfront hub, located in the heart of Darwin’s CBD, featuring a man-made beach, wave pool and a collection of trendy eateries.
Why go? Three words: inflatable fun park. As well as the four-metre-high, floating obstacle course, the Waterfront has a luxurious grass area surrounding the public swimming lagoon, an on-land playground and a nearby wave pool. You could easily spend a day here, alternating between swimming in the saltwater, sunbathing on a deckchair and snacking on treats from the neighbouring restaurants.
Time Out tip: There's even a free, 12-seater Waterfront Shuttle Bus that does laps of the precinct daily from 11.30am to 2pm and 4pm to 9pm. You can check out the stops here.
Address: 19B Kitchener Dr, Darwin City
Price: Entry to the beach is free; entry to the Wave Lagoon is $8 for adults and $6 for children aged four to 14