Activities - Banyan View Lodge

Contact Details
Phone: (08) 8981 8644
Fax: (08) 8981 6104

Banyan View Lodge is owned and operated by the YWCA of Darwin Inc.

Activities - Banyan View Lodge

Book your tours here with us! The Lodge is within close proximity of:
Doctor’s Gully –a leisurely stroll through the rainforest takes you from the Lodge down to Doctor’s Gully for the Aquascene fish feeding (subject to tides, check with Reception staff).
Bicentennial Park - The Esplanade – a quick walk away – enjoy the wonderful Darwin Harbour views and beautifully maintained parklands
Wharf Precinct – catch one of Darwin’s shuttle buses to the Wharf for a leisurely lunch overlooking the Harbour. Don’t miss Indo Pacific Marine.
Skycity Casino – a brisk walk away or catch a bus, try the Sunset Café for a great lunch in airconditioned comfort – easy on the pocket as well
Mindil Beach Markets – next to the Casino - every Thursday/Sunday evenings May to November – these markets have become world famous for the variety of food and wares on offer. Not to be missed.
Parap Markets – five minutes by bus, every Saturday year round – wonderful food and lots of goodies for sale. Fresh produce each week.
Cullen Bay – get the shuttle to Cullen Bay, a great place for lunch or dinner in the Dry Season overlooking the Marina, or catch a ferry from the Terminal over to Mandorah for lunch with a difference. A great way to see our beautiful Harbour
Make sure to take a tour to Kakadu or Litchfield National Parks
NT Museum and Art Gallery – set in tropical gardens at Bullocky Point the Gallery houses the NT’s premier art collections. Try lunch or dinner at the Cornucopia Restaurant overlooking scenic Fannie Bay.
George Brown Botanic Gardens – 2 km from the Lodge the gardens present a wonderful opportunity to view a huge range of tropical plants and trees. Don’t forget to pop into the Orchid House.