The Bicentennial Park and Esplanade precinct is a must run area in Darwin. We also love incorporating the Waterfront Precinct into this route. Residing between the Darwin CBD and Shoal Bay, manicured green area of Bicentennial Park runs the length of the Darwin waterfront. Start at the southern end of the park at the Cenotaph War Memorial, near the Northern Territory’s Parliament House, and run to the the northern end, known as ‘Doctor’s Gully’. There are wonderful views of the water, and the park is an oasis of green. On the return leg, follow the wide and quiet Esplanade footpath, glimpsing the various cafes and restaurants for a post-run recovery! Bicentennial Park is also the location of a weekly Parkrun.
Waterfront Pier. Flickr: Geoff Whalan
Waterfront Precinct. The Bicentennial out and back is 3 km. For a longer run, a loop of the Waterfront Precinct adds 4 km. From the Espladade, take the Dameo-Ra Pathway to Jervois Rd. Turn RIGHT on Anchorage Court, following the water to the Cruise Ship Terminal. Then, run along Kitchener Bay to the Recreation Lagoon, past the Convention Center, and then do a jaunt along the Stokes Hill Rd. jetty. Great views! Return by looping around the paths around the marina to Anchorage Court/Jervois.
The Bicentennial Park and Esplanade precinct is a must run area in Darwin. We also love incorporating the Waterfront Precinct into this route. Residing between the Darwin CBD and Shoal Bay, manicured green area of Bicentennial Park runs the length of the Darwin waterfront. Start at the southern end of the park at the Cenotaph War Memorial, near the Northern Territory’s Parliament House, and run to the the northern end, known as ‘Doctor’s Gully’. There are wonderful views of the water, and the park is an oasis of green. On the return leg, follow the wide and quiet Esplanade footpath, glimpsing the various cafes and restaurants for a post-run recovery! Bicentennial Park is also the location of a weekly Parkrun.
Waterfront Pier. Flickr: Geoff Whalan
Waterfront Precinct. The Bicentennial out and back is 3 km. For a longer run, a loop of the Waterfront Precinct adds 4 km. From the Espladade, take the Dameo-Ra Pathway to Jervois Rd. Turn RIGHT on Anchorage Court, following the water to the Cruise Ship Terminal. Then, run along Kitchener Bay to the Recreation Lagoon, past the Convention Center, and then do a jaunt along the Stokes Hill Rd. jetty. Great views! Return by looping around the paths around the marina to Anchorage Court/Jervois.
A great route on a multi-use path with views of Darwin and Fannie Bay. It's up to 5.7 km from Vestey's Lagoon to Eastern Point Preserve, where there are additional paths and recreational facilities.
A great way to sight-see Australia's tropical capital city. Includes Bicentennial Park, the Marina, Botanic Gardens, Gardens district. For an attractive add-on, do a loop of the Cullen Bay Marina.
Famous for the Casuarina Beach cliffs and miles of pristine beach, the Casuarina Coastal Reserve offers over 6 km of shared path with amazing coast views and Darwin bushland. Casuarina Beach is also great for running.
Darwin's poshest residential neighborhood, featuring quiet, tree-lined street and a path along the waterfront Casuarina Rd., which features great views. Do a waterfront out and back or a loop incorporating residential streets and a path along Rapid Creek.
Small green gem of a park located 4 km south-east of Darwin. A popular mountain biking spot, there are also 3 km of 'walking tracks' that are great for running. Be sure to make it to the viewpoint! A good spot for some hill training.
One of the best kept secrets in the Northern Territory and only a one hour drive from Darwin. Numerous, well-signposted 'short walks' offer great trail running opportunities. There's something for all abilities.
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Bicentennial/Esplanade: 3 km (1.8 miles) out and back; Waterfront Precinct adds 4 km (2.5 miles). Full route is 7.3 km (4.5 miles)
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