Allow at least 2 or 3 hours - or 1 hour if not doing the tracks but just around the north/east of the entrance. Beautifully laid out - wear comfy walking shoes as up and down hills. More

Stunning, peaceful, lovely garden to walk around. Beautiful More

A very pleasant place to spend a few hours for those visitng Darwin who love gardens and appreciate the outdoors. These gardens are expansive and are a lovely, tropical oasis. The huge canopys provide lovely relief from the heat. Really enjoyed listening and seeing the birds that the gardens attract, as well as a huge frilly neck lizard in the... More

So well maintained and easy enough to walk to. Even persons with limited mobility can enjoy most of the gardens. I took 162 photos! Easy to walk to from town, probably 15 mins if you were strolling. Then there is a bus stop outside also a cemetary for history lovers More

Great place to escape the oppressive Darwin humidity close to town. Interesting and varied gardens, worth a visit. More

Homeless people in the quiet areas away from the main footpath. Makes you feel a bit intimidated More

The many interesting plants have very few labels. Again and again we searched in vain for the name of a tree or shrub we wanted to learn more about. Surely this is a fundamental requirement for a Botanic Garden? I know it's just a one-off thing, but someone was doing a sound check for a hip-hop concert in the gardens'... More

It is divided up into areas such as the Rainforest area, the Savannah area, an edible plantation area etc. I went after the orientation centre and planthouse were closed so I would recommend going earlier in the day, but it was still amazing. More

I really enjoyed visiting these marvellous gardens. They are not extensive in area, but they are beautifully kept. The fountain is lovely and the various species are fascinating. It's a lovely relaxing haven and interesting space. More