Parklands & Public Art

The Darwin Waterfront Precinct’s well-maintained parklands, gardens and public art are all open for the public to enjoy.


The parklands are also available to hire for events.

What to expect

Wander along the waterfront promenade that weaves along the edge of the harbour, with seating available for a relaxing and quiet view of the water. 


You can also walk, cycle or jog along the sea wall between the contained water and the open harbour.


A walkway and glass-walled lift links the Darwin Waterfront Precinct with the Darwin CBD. It’s an easy five-minute walk via a pedestrian bridge from the end of Smith Street over Kitchener Drive, suitable for wheelchairs. 


The Darwin Waterfront is for all to enjoy. Smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the parklands. 


Darwin Waterfront is pet friendly, with respect to all visitors and their use of the parklands and amenities.

  • Pets

    We ask that you keep your pet under effective control at all times. What does this mean? 

    • All pets much be kept on a leash 
    • All pets must immediately respond to command 
    • All pets should not be disruptive or cause nuisance to other precinct users and wildlife
    • All pets should please keep their 'business' away from hard surfaces, and clean up after 

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Events & Permits

Darwin Waterfront is a popular venue for events, weddings and community activities. Annually it presents a range of free events for the community including, school holiday activities, Easter celebrations and a New Year's Eve event. Darwin Waterfront also supports over 50 community groups to present festivals, cultural performances, markets or health and fitness activities.


Darwin Waterfront provides a beautiful backdrop for photographs and video. It is a requirement that for all photography and video filming that a permit is applied for to be granted permission.


Click here for event, photography/filming applications.

Public art

General Information

For all inquires and questions relating to the use of the parklands, including venue hire for events, please contact Darwin Waterfront Corporation:

Phone    08 8999 5155

Email     darwinwaterfront@nt.gov.au

Application forms

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