Stokes Hill Wharf, Darwin

Name: Stokes Hill Wharf
Address: Darwin, Australia

#12 among attractions in Darwin

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Stokes Hill Wharf is the main wharf for the city of Darwin in the Northern Territory of Australia and is named after Stokes Hill, which it sits beside. The hill itself was named after the previous commander of HMS Beagle, Captain Pringle Stokes, by the current commander of the Beagle, John Clements Wickham in 1839. ()

Coordinates: 12°28'15"S, 130°50'54"E

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Stokes Hill Wharf – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Darwin Waterfront Precinct, St Mary's Star of the Sea Cathedral, Brown's Mart, Big Buoy Water Park.

~1140 ftNW
Swimming, Swimming pool
Darwin Waterfront Precinct, Darwin
6 min walk • The Darwin Waterfront Precinct is an urban oasis nestled in the heart of Darwin, Australia's northernmost capital. This vibrant park is not only a popular gathering spot for locals but also a major attraction for visitors seeking to experience the city's tropical...
1.1 miNW
Church
St Mary's Star of the Sea Cathedral, Darwin
28 min walk • St Mary's Star of the Sea Cathedral is a beacon of faith and history in the heart of Darwin, Australia. This church stands as a testament to the resilience and community spirit of Darwin's Catholic population. With its distinctive architecture, it is not only a place...
0.5 miNW
Theater
Brown's Mart, Darwin
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Darwin, Australia, Brown's Mart is a historic building that stands as a testament to the city's vibrant cultural scene. This heritage-listed site, originally constructed in 1885, has evolved from its early days as a mercantile exchange to become...
~900 ftN
12°28'6"S • 130°50'53"E
Big Buoy Water Park, Darwin
5 min walk • Water park, Swimming, Amusement park
0.7 miNW
Skyscraper
Outrigger Pandanas, Darwin
20 min walk • Outrigger Pandanas is the second-tallest building in Darwin. It is at 43 Knuckey Street, in the eastern side of the Darwin central business district.
1.1 miNW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Ballet
Darwin Entertainment Centre, Darwin
28 min walk • The Darwin Entertainment Centre is the city's main concert venue and hosts theatre and orchestral performances in Darwin, Australia. The centre is located in the Heart of Darwin's central business district. The Darwin Symphony Orchestra regularly plays there.
0.5 miNW
Museum
Chan Building, Darwin
13 min walk • The Chan Building is located in State Square in central Darwin in the Northern Territory of Australia. The Chan Building was the eighth and last of the large government office blocks to be built in the centre of Darwin in the 1960s.
0.5 miNW
Museum
Northern Territory Legislative Assembly, Darwin
12 min walk • The Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory is the unicameral legislature of the Parliament of the Northern Territory, Australia. The Legislative Assembly has 25 members, each elected in single-member electorates for four-year terms.
0.4 miNW
12°27'57"S • 130°50'42"E
Christ Church Anglican Cathedral Darwin, Darwin
11 min walk • Church
0.9 miNW
Street, Shopping, Shopping centre
Smith Street, Darwin
22 min walk • Smith Street is a major street in the Darwin Central Business district of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. Smith Street is named after A. H. Smith who was the first surveyor in charge of party number 3 of George Goyder in 1869. Smith Street runs 4.5 kilometres in a...
0.5 miNW
Library
Library & Archives NT, Darwin
12 min walk • Library & Archives NT comprises the Northern Territory Library and the two Northern Territory Archives Centres in Darwin and Alice Springs. Located in Parliament House in Darwin City, it is the premier public research and archival organisation focused on the history, development and culture of the Northern Territory of Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Stokes Hill Wharf?

Nearby attractions include Darwin Convention Centre, Darwin (7 min walk), Australian Pearling Exhibition, Darwin (8 min walk), Oil Storage Tunnels, Darwin (9 min walk), Christ Church Anglican Cathedral Darwin, Darwin (11 min walk).

How to get to Stokes Hill Wharf by public transport?

The nearest stations to Stokes Hill Wharf:

Bus

Darwin Bus Interchange (13 min walk)