Grungle Downs B&B

Darwin


Set on a 2-hectare property, this beautiful rural retreat seems worlds away from the city (but it's only 13km). When it's hot outside, hang out in the guest lounge or by the pool. There are four lodge rooms (one with en suite) and a gorgeous two-bedroom cottage.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Darwin attractions

1. Crocodylus Park

0.79 MILES

Crocodylus Park showcases hundreds of crocs and a minizoo comprising lions, tigers and other big cats, spider monkeys, marmosets, cassowaries and large…

2. Darwin Aviation Museum

2.86 MILES

If you like aircraft and you like 'em big, you're going to love this place. Darwin's aviation museum, about 10km from the centre, has a mammoth B52 bomber…

3. Charles Darwin National Park

4.44 MILES

Available for day-use only, this park protects places of natural and cultural importance, including part of Port Darwin wetland, one of the country's most…

4. Northern Centre for Contemporary Art

6.37 MILES

The NCCA is a really small space that shows some changing and challenging exhibitions. It's worth checking out while doing the Parap Village Market.

5. Coral Reef by Night

6.76 MILES

Hosted by the Indo-Pacific Marine Exhibition, this evening includes a tour of the aquarium, seafood dinner (on biodegradable plates, no less!) and an…

7. Fannie Bay Gaol Museum

6.86 MILES

This interesting (if slightly grim) museum represents almost 100 years of solitude. Serving as Darwin's main jail from 1883 to 1979, the solid cells…

8. Royal Flying Doctor Service

6.87 MILES

This outstanding museum on Stokes Hill Wharf is the way all museums should be. There's a 55-seat hologram cinema, virtual-reality glasses that enable you…