We’ve suggested a variety of accommodation, car rental, activity and touring options below to help you make the most out of your trip to the Top End! For additional options, we recommend reaching out to the friendly team at Tourism Top End. 

Tourism NT also have a range of suggested itineraries available on their website to help you plan your holiday.

The Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront provides the perfect base for an unforgettable adventure, positioned amongst waterside restaurants and the family friendly wave pool with a lagoon on Darwin’s seafront promenade. It is also within walking distance of Darwin’s CBD.

Phone: 08 8982 9999

Exclusive offer for participants: use code AVGUNC0925 for 15% off the fully flexible rate between 1 and 5 September, 2025. 

Travelodge Resort Darwin is a small slice of paradise in the heart of Darwin’s CBD, centrally located to all of Darwin’s key attractions. The recently renovated resort features 136 hotel rooms and 32 self-contained townhouses with new beds and bedding, smart TVs, and a modern new design scheme.

Phone: 08 8946 0111 

Exclusive offer for participants: use code AVGUNC0925 for 20% off the fully flexible rate between 1 and 5 September, 2025.

Magnum Serviced Apartments come complete with everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay in Darwin. Their modern 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments come complete with fantastic air conditioning and enough space to swing a club. Some selling points to enhance your handicap:

• An Ace Central location in Darwin so you can go out for a few pre/post-golf drinks but return to a quiet area of the CBD
• Secure free underground parking (max 2.2m) to increase your Approach
• Free WiFi to stay up to date with family, socials and the tournament ladder
• Roof-top infinity pool with ocean views to cool down in after hot, sweaty days walking or bugging around the golf course
• Breakfast rates available to enhance your tee-off, stroke, chip, and put
• Elite Physiotherapy located in the same building to assist with any golfing injuries

Phone: 08 7921 6668

Exclusive offer for participants: use code AVGU2025 for 10% off your stay between 25 August and 12 September, 2025.

Mantra Pandanas is the tallest hotel in the heart of the CBD and offers stylish hotel rooms, studio apartments and one bedroom apartments with sweeping views of the city or beautiful Darwin Harbour. All apartments offer the added convenience of a fully equipped kitchenette and laundry plus a private balcony.

Phone: 08 8901 2900

Exclusive offer for participants: use code AVGU2025 for 10% off your stay between 25 August and 12 September, 2025. When booking online, click “Special Rate” and place the code in the “Preferential code” box to redeem.

Providing comfort and convenience in the heart of the city, Mantra on the Esplanade is located in a prime waterfront location on the Esplanade, overlooking Darwin Harbour. The hotel features a range of spacious accommodation options with sweeping views across the harbour or city including Hotel Rooms and self-contained One, Two and Three Bedroom Apartments, as well as the luxurious Penthouse Suites. 

Phone: 08 8943 4333

Exclusive offer for participants: use code AVGU2025 for 10% off your stay between 25 August and 12 September, 2025. When booking online, click “Special Rate” and place the code in the “Preferential code” box to redeem.

Located on The Esplanade, overlooking the Darwin Harbour, is the Novotel Darwin CBD. A short stroll to many attractions and shops within the city and surrounds. The Novotel Darwin CBD features an atrium with magnificent tropical indoor rainforest complete with cascading vines, palm trees and soothing running water. Boasting a mix of rooms to suit corporates and leisure travellers alike. The Novotel Darwin CBD is host to a lobby bar and restaurant boasting indigenous inspired meals. Book your accommodation with us and discover the gem of Darwin CBD.

Phone: 08 8963 5000

Exclusive offer for participants: 17% off the best available rate with a 2 night minimum. Click the button below to book, the discount will be automatically applied. 

In the Northern suburbs of Darwin, just 200 metres from the stunning Lee Point Beach and only 15 mins drive from Darwin Airport, Club Tropical Resort Darwin offers fully serviced, modern and stylish rooms, apartments and villas with access to spacious landscaped gardens, 2 pools, and Sole Restaurant & Bar.

A short stroll will take you through Casuarina Coastal Reserve to the pristine, uncrowded Lee Point beach that stretches for miles, perfect for a sunset stroll or bird watching. Buffalo Creek is also just around the corner for the avid fisherman.

Exclusive offer for participants: use code AVGUNC25 for exclusive discounts on each room type. 

Nestled amongst tropical gardens and swaying palms, and situated just 15 minutes drive south of the Darwin CBD, you’ll discover Aspen Holidays Darwin FreeSpirit, an idyllic tropical haven.

Their relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, wide range of accommodation and caravan and camping sites, and many facilities, activities, and entertainment make it the perfect place to base yourself while in Darwin!

Modern cabins and villas, most with a patio and air conditioning, are also available and conveniently located close to the resort activities and facilities.

Phone: 08 8935 0888 

Exclusive offer for participants: use code AVGU2025 for 15% off your stay. Minimum 2 nights required. 

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin is located just 550 meters from the main mall in the Darwin CBD and is a short drive from Darwin International Airport. The hotel is also easily accessible from the CBD, Darwin nightlife, the waterfront, shops, and restaurants.

Guests will love free WiFi, parking, and Foxtel, in addition to an on-site gym with air conditioning and a saltwater infinity pool overlooking the Darwin Harbour. Each apartment at the hotel has water and/or city views, along with large balconies.

Phone: 08 7912 5212

Exclusive offer for participants: use code GOLF25 for 10% off your stay. Click the button below to book, the discount will be automatically applied. 

Only a 5 minute drive from Darwin Golf Club, Mercure Darwin Airport Resort features 181 rooms and is set amongst tropical gardens with views over the stunning newly renovated resort style pool and Rapid Creek Wetlands.

Phone: 08 8920 3333
Email: HA209@accor.com

Exclusive offer for participants: click the link below for exclusive discounts on each room type, for stays between 29 August and 7 September, 2025. Proof of event registration will be required at check-in.

Located next to the Mercure Darwin Airport Resort, Novotel Darwin Airport has 131 spacious guestrooms. All rooms are designed for comfort and convenience, with contemporary decor, plush bedding, and air conditioning.

Your booking includes access to the newly renovated resort style pool at Mercure Darwin Airport Resort.

Phone: 08 8920 3333
Email: HA209@accor.com

Exclusive offer for participants: click the link below for exclusive discounts on each room type, for stays between 29 August and 7 September, 2025. Proof of event registration will be required at check-in.

Located next to the Mercure Darwin Airport Resort and Novotel Darwin Airport, the Ibis Darwin Airport Hotel offers stylish accommodation where guests can relax in lush tropical surroundings. 

Your booking includes access to the newly renovated resort style pool at Mercure Darwin Airport Resort.

Phone: 08 8920 7800
Email: ha207@accor.com  

Exclusive offer for participants: click the link below for exclusive discounts on each room type, for stays between 29 August and 7 September, 2025. Proof of event registration will be required at check-in.

Situated in the heart of the CBD, Rydges Darwin Central is a blend of vibrant coastal city and relaxed Top End escape. The modern boutique hotel offers beautifully appointed rooms, plus a restaurant, café, room service and an outdoor plunge pool.

Phone: 08 8944 9000
Email: Reservations_RydgesDarwinCentral@evt.com 

Darwin City Hotel is Darwin’s newest 4 star hotel. Located in the heart of the CBD on Smith Street, it is just a stone’s throw away from the Mall, supermarkets, multiple restaurants and cafes and the Mitchell Street entertainment hub. The hotel offers a range of room types including Standard Queen, King, Family rooms and apartments.

Phone: 08 7981 5125
Email: stay@darwincityhotel.com

The Hilton Darwin is located in downtown Darwin within close walking distance of the Darwin Waterfront. The hotel features a multi-award-winning restaurant, bar and lounge and outdoor swimming pool. Many rooms have views of Darwin Harbor.

Phone: 08 8982 0000
Email: hiltondarwin.info@hilton.com

Located a short distance from Darwin Golf Club, Quality Hotel is only a 15 minute drive from the CBD and features 64 modern hotel rooms, all with lift access and private balconies.

All bookings include parking, wifi, guest laundry and access to the resort style pool.

Phone: 08 8948 9400
Email: qualityhotel1@outlook.com

A short drive from Palmerston Golf Club, Quest Palmerston’s 84 light-filled serviced apartments come equipped with kitchenettes through to full-size kitchens. With an onsite swimming pool, gym and secure parking, this accommodation is perfect for those visiting who are looking for a place to call home.

Phone: 08 8918 4100
Email: questpalmerston@questapartments.com.au

Located minutes from Palmerston Golf Club, Rydges’ open-plan meets open air atmosphere welcomes in the best of the tropical outdoors, creating the perfect Top End urban oasis, with plenty of stylish airy space and sophisticated conveniences designed to make your stay even easier.

Phone: 08 8983 6666
Email: reservations_rydgespalmerston@evt.com

Located at picturesque East Point Reserve, just 10 minutes drive from the city centre, the Darwin Military Museum‘s unique collection of artillery, firearms, vehicles, armoured vehicles and uniforms is housed in the original WW2 command post used by the army to control and direct fire from the guns located at East Point to defend Darwin. 

Learn more about Australia’s military history and find out the fascinating story of Darwin’s war time involvement during WW2, and the truth of the 77 Japanese raids on Darwin over almost 2 years. 

Exclusive offer for participants: discounted entry at $13.00 per person, and a complimentary 30-minute talk on the bombing of Darwin (offered at 11am on Tuesday 2 September, Wednesday 3 September and Thursday 4 September). Show your registration on entry to receive your discount.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service Darwin Tourist Facility is an exciting attraction on Stokes Hill Wharf that brings to life two iconic Australian stories, the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the Bombing of Darwin Harbour. 

Both stories are retold using state of the art technology including Virtual Reality headsets, hologram movies, audio-visuals and touch screen TVs, as well as the fascinating story boards. 

Exclusive offer for participants: use code GOLF10 for 10% off entry.

Go back in time to Darwin’s Top Secret WW2 Oil Storage Tunnels, an underground heritage museum like no other.

On 19 February 1942, more than 188 Japanese aircraft attacked Darwin’s harbour and airfield. It was the first and the largest foreign attack ever mounted on Australia. Learn more about how the WW2 tunnels played there role in the aftermath in this fascinating underground museum.

Exclusive offer for participants: discounted Seniors entry of $8.50 per person. Show your registration on entry to receive your discount.

See, taste, and embrace the Top End lifestyle as you cruise the magnificent waters of Darwin Harbour.  With a range of cruising options to choose from, there’s no better way to experience Darwin’s world-famous sunsets. 

Exclusive offer for participants: use code AVGU10 for 10% off the Charles Darwin Dinner Cruise and Graze and Gaze Sunset Cruise departures between 31 August and 7 September, 2025. 

Join a guided jet-ski tour around Darwin Harbour and pass by some of the most beautiful coastal locations around Darwin! See our magnificent marine life, drift over our famous WW2 wrecks and relax with the sand between your toes on a deserted sandbar.

Exclusive offer for participants: use code GOLF10 for 10% off tours.

Crocosaurus Cove, located in the heart of Darwin city, allows visitors a unique, up close and personal view of Australia’s iconic saltwater crocodiles.

Bringing together some of the largest saltwater crocodiles in Australia and boasting the World’s largest display of Australian reptiles, Crocosaurus Cove is a must see attraction when visiting Darwin and the Top End.

Exclusive offer for participants: use code GOLF10 for 10% off entry.

Top End Safari Camp offers bucket list outback adventures that tick all the boxes!

Their tours are fantastic value for money combining truly unique Top End activities on their Day Tour or an amazing outback glamping experience on their Overnight Tour.

Enjoy an airboat adventure, lagoon river cruise, crocodile encounters and a helicopter scenic flight amongst many other things, all set against the beautiful backdrop of the Finniss River region.

Exclusive offer for participants: use code GOLF10 for 10% off any tour.

Barramundi Adventures Darwin (B.A.D) is a land-based barramundi-fishing farm located in Berry Springs.

Head out and enjoy an afternoon on their shaded fishing deck catching some barra! There is a large entertaining area and bar on site where you can purchase beverages, ice creams and even your prized catch. 

It’s perfect for introducing beginners to the thrill of catching their first fish, or for the die hard fishos who just want to wet a line.

Exclusive offer for participants: 10% discount on fishing sessions and a free schooner of Great Northern on arrival. Just mention that you are a part of the AVGU Championship at the time of booking.

Fishseeker Charters specialises in small group tours, with a maximum of 3 anglers, around Darwin Harbour. They provide a high quality and enjoyable fishing experience for all anglers lead by Robert Marchant, a 40 year veteran and experienced fishing guide who can cover all fishing styles including barra, reef, spinning, jigging and fly fishing. Extended day charters to Bynoe Harbour and Corroborree Billabong also available. 

4 Hour Charter – $600 
6 Hour Charter – $850

Phone: 0408 795 5434
Email: info@fishseeker.com.au

Ethical Adventures offers premium small group public tours and bespoke private tours in Darwin.

Working with the landscape, environment and people, Ethical Adventures gives you the ultimate friendly, professional, and interpretive touring and hiking in the Top End.

Tours from Darwin include and operate within Darwin City, Mary River, Adelaide River, Litchfield National Park, Kakadu National Park, Katherine, Douglas Daly and Arnhem Land. Options range from short Darwin city tours to full day adventures in the region’s national parks as well as multi-day excursions beyond.

Exclusive offer for participants: 10% off full day and short tours. Contact the team directly to book.

Phone: 0488 442 269
Email: office@ethicaladventures.com.au