Living local guidebook
Food scene
Great coffee and hearty breakfasts, with friendly local vibe, a few minutes walk around the corner.
19 locals recommend
Cafe Central Darwin
29 Rossiter StGreat coffee and hearty breakfasts, with friendly local vibe, a few minutes walk around the corner.
Wood fired pizzas only minutes walk away on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 5-9pm on the breezy foreshore. Our favourite!
12 locals recommend
Cucina Sotto Le Stelle
Chapman RoadWood fired pizzas only minutes walk away on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 5-9pm on the breezy foreshore. Our favourite!
All day meals with good coffee and ocean views. Licenced for a cool drink with food.
53 locals recommend
The Foreshore Restaurant & Cafe
259 Casuarina DrAll day meals with good coffee and ocean views. Licenced for a cool drink with food.
Wonderful seaside cafe with delicious food and coffee. Check the socials or website for opening times as they close in the Wet Season. Dry Season has a variety of open nights with food options and entertainment. Walk up the beach or along the bike path to get there in about 20-30 minutes (across the pedestrian bridge).
36 locals recommend
De La Plage
Wonderful seaside cafe with delicious food and coffee. Check the socials or website for opening times as they close in the Wet Season. Dry Season has a variety of open nights with food options and entertainment. Walk up the beach or along the bike path to get there in about 20-30 minutes (across the pedestrian bridge).
Local wine and cocktail bar, with chilled vibe and interesting snacks. Check for music and other live events.
15 locals recommend
Dom's Bar & Lounge
60 Aralia StreetLocal wine and cocktail bar, with chilled vibe and interesting snacks. Check for music and other live events.
On Sunday mornings experience the local vibe with great coffee, juices, food (try Ken’s Crepes) and live music in a relaxed family friendly location.
55 locals recommend
Nightcliff Market
Pavonia PlaceOn Sunday mornings experience the local vibe with great coffee, juices, food (try Ken’s Crepes) and live music in a relaxed family friendly location.
The Greenhouse
Great breakfasts, coffee, lunch and dinners with full bar and lovely outdoor vibe.
So much good stuff - baked goods, boutique wines, great coffee, Friday paella nights, small plates and basic corner store items. Check their socials for what’s cooking this week.
PORKIN’
So much good stuff - baked goods, boutique wines, great coffee, Friday paella nights, small plates and basic corner store items. Check their socials for what’s cooking this week.
Neighbourhoods
Rapid Creek is a perfect neighbourhood for walking in the mornings and evenings. Take a barefoot walk on the beach, or faster pace along the path. Swimming is not regarded as safe in any season, but especially not in the months from September until April when box jellyfish are found in the water.
Rapid Creek Footbridge
Rapid Creek FootbridgeRapid Creek is a perfect neighbourhood for walking in the mornings and evenings. Take a barefoot walk on the beach, or faster pace along the path. Swimming is not regarded as safe in any season, but especially not in the months from September until April when box jellyfish are found in the water.
Take a 20 minute walk to the local pool that overlooks the sea. Get cool or get fit?
24 locals recommend
Nightcliff Swimming Pool
259 Casuarina DrTake a 20 minute walk to the local pool that overlooks the sea. Get cool or get fit?
Traveler advice
Getting around
Buses are close
The bus stops in both directions on Ryland Road are only five minutes away. The stop on the left side of Ryland Road (closest to the apartment) goes towards Casuarina Shopping Square, or cross the road to go into the CBD via Fannie Bay.
Getting around
Drink water - lots - when walking!
Take a water bottle, although there are drinking fountains along the bike path. All water is good to drink!
Don't miss
Swimming
Swimming at the beach is never regarded as safe due to seasonal marine stingers and potential crocodile risk. Nightcliff Pool is a moderate walk and a safe and delightful way to cool down or swim laps.