Darwin

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Youth Shack
69 Mitchell St
+61 8 8923 9790
$18-85

One of Darwin’s newest backpacker accommodations and is situated in the heart of the city. Chill out and relax in the light and airy dormitory rooms, unwind with a book on the sun-deck. Facilities include a large outdoor kitchen area, BBQ, office and business services, camp kitchen. courtesy transfers, communal kitchen, communal refrigerator, TV lounge, games/recreation room, pay/satellite TV, outdoor swimming pool, public telephone, and a tour desk. 24-hr check-in.

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Value Inn
Mitchell street

(http://www.valueinn.com.au/) 50 mitchell st, ☎ +61 8 8981 4733

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Melaleuca Backpackers
112 Mitchell St

(http://www.momdarwin.com/) 52 mitchell st, ☎ 1300 723 437, +61 8 8941 7800.

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Globetrotters Lodge YHA
97 Mitchell St
+61 8 8981 5385, +61 8 8981 3353
$73.50-94 per room/per person-$20.50-27.50 for a dorm per person
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Gecko Lodge
146 Mitchell St
61 8 8981 5569
Dorm-1 Person $17-24/room
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The Cavenagh Backpackers
12 Cavenagh St

Located in the heart of Darwin city.

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Frogshollow Backpackers

27 lindsay st, ☎ +61 8 8941 2600, toll free-1800 068 686, fax +61 8 8941 0758 ) dorm-1 person, $24, or $140 weekly. room only-2 persons $55-68.

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Stella Maris Seafarers Centre
1 McMinn St
+61 4 0059 0279
$20/night or $100/week for a single room
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YMCA of Darwin
Doctors Gully
+61 8 8981 8377
Single room $25/night or from $120/week
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The Wilderness Lodge

88 mitchel st. $24.

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Holiday Inn Esplanade Darwin
The Esplanade, Darwin
+61 8 8980 0800, 1300 666 747
AUD$149-AUD$230 per night
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Mantra on the Esplanade
88 The Esplanade, Darwin
+61 8 8943 4333
AUD$215-$750

Overlooks Darwin Harbour to the Arafura Sea and the city skyline. 4 star hotel offers 140 one, two and three bedroom suites, 64 hotel rooms. Restaurant, bar, outdoor swimming pool and spa. Apartments have large private balconies. The hotel is adjacent to the Mitchell Street restaurant hub and within walking distance to the central business district.

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Botanic Gardens Apartments
17 Geranium Street, Darwin
+61 8 8946 0300
AUD$129-$395

Quality accommodation centrally located in tranquil surroundings on Gardens Hill with views over the Botanic Gardens to the Arafura Sea. 2 or 3 bedroom fully self contained apartments, as well as motel rooms, also have four three bedroom, self contained townhouses, situated opposite the main complex. A stroll through the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens leads to the Skycity Casino, Mindil Beach, restaurants, golf course, tennis courts and the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.

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Crowne Plaza Darwin
32 Mitchell St, Darwin.
1300 666 545, 1800 891 107
Bed and breakfast 2 persons per night AUD$159-$250
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FreeSpirit Resort Darwin
901 Stuart Highway, Berrimah, Darwin
+61 8 8935 0888
AUD $28-$340

Set on 28 acres of lush tropical gardens and located just 15 min from Darwin city on the Stuart Highway. An independent member of BIG 4 Holiday Parks. 1 and 2 bedroom villas and cabins Powered and unpowered sites for caravans, recreational vehicles, motorhomes and campers. Facilities include; swimming pools, a poolside bistro and bar, internet cafe and a giant jumping pillow for children.

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Crab Claw Island Fishermans Village
Lot 180, Crab Claw Island, Bynoe Harbour, Darwin
+61 8 8978 2313
AUD$28-$344

Nestled on the waters edge in a Balinese style reflecting a fishing village with elevated A/C cabins connected by walkways through the trees and palm gardens. Swimming pools a restaurant and fully licensed bar with harbour views. A limited number of powered and unpowered caravan and camping sites are situated 75 m from the waters edge and boat ramp.

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Grungle Downs Tropical Bed and Breakfast
945 McMillans Road, Knuckey Lagoon, Darwin
+61 8 8947 4440
AUD$120-$400

Set in an idyllic location, only minutes from all Darwin's attractions and is perfect for a family . The Lodge has 4 queen beds. Bed and breakfast rooms and the completely self contained Family and Pet Friendly Cottage, pets are welcomed by arrangement.

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Accommodation on Eden
36 Eden St, Stuart Park
+61 8 8947 4440
AUD$200-$450
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Litchfield Tourism Precinct, Litchfield Park Road, Batchelor, NT
+61 8 8978 2077
AUD$215-$235
Four kilometres north of Wangi Falls

One of Litchfield’s premier safari camps, close to all major attractions of the Litchfield National Park. Good base from which to explore the region. Has a range of permanent safari tents and tented cabins equipped with comfortable beds. Includes dinner and breakfast at Litchfield Cafe.

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Mandalay Luxury Stay
House 4, 78 Esplanade, Darwin
+61 8 8942 3012
AUD$165-$660

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Mount Bundy Station
315 Haynes Road, Adelaide River (Stuart Highway)
+61 8 8976 7009
AUD$10-$1400

Offers bed and breakfast rooms in the homestead, budget rooms in the Stockmen Quarters, group facilities in the Billabong House, self contained Cooks Cottage, shady caravan/camping sites and a swimming pool. Situated on the banks of the Adelaide River and set high on a hill overlooking the station. The homestead is comfortable and homely with fantastic views and is a quiet rural experience, enjoy your visit with personal interaction with the owners and their family life.

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Feathers Sanctuary
49A Freshwater Road, Jingili, Darwin
+61 8 8985 2144
AUD$200-$275

Bed and breakfast style accommodation, set on two acres of landscaped grounds in the heart of Darwin, just minutes from the Darwin airport. The bird collection at Feathers Sanctuary is diverse. Both native and exotic birds live in two large aviaries. Guests are able to enter the Waterfall Aviary and view the birds at close range. Feathers Sanctuary is secluded and secure.

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Pell Mell Farm Stay
Stuart Highway, Adelaide River (Stuart Highway)
+61 8 8976 7006
AUD$220-$550
, just north of Adelaide River

A typical bush property, coloured by picturesque salmon gums and habited by local wildlife and a herd of 40 doe-eyed Brahman cattle. Provides a spacious, yet cosy, 2 bedroom cottage with a veranda. 'French' doors and wooden louvers open out onto a balcony. Sofa-bed is provided in the lounge area so the cottage can sleep six.

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Skycity
Gilruth Ave, The Gardens
+61 8 8943 8888

Set amongst tropical beachside gardens, this is a 5 star boutique hotel located moments from the CBD.

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Bamurru Plains
Swim Creek Station, Harold Knowles Rd, Point Stuart
+61 2 9571 6399
$898-1345
Two and half hours from Darwin

An exclusive wildlife experience at Swim Creek Station on the Mary River floodplains, Safari-style camp is surrounded by savannah woodland teeming with wildlife, reptiles and birds. Spacious free-standing rooms expose guests to the sounds of the floodplains. The dining area has good views across the vast wetlands. 10 m wet edge pool and a library. Wide variety of activities are available including trips on the Sampan River, animal viewing, crocodile cruises, airboat trips and four wheel drive safaris. Helicopter flights are available at an additional cost.

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Dragonfly House
164 Dick Ward Dr, Coconut Grove
+61 8 8985 6322
$1200-1500
8 km from Darwin city centre or Casuarina

Modern self-contained apartment is ideal for families, groups or individuals. The house is serviced weekly and is perfect for families attending weddings and family gatherings. The indicative rate shown is a weekly basis, however longer stay rates are available. Public buses passing by location on a regular basis