Best Beaches near Casuarina
About the Suburb
Casuarina is Darwin's most popular suburban beach - a broad stretch of sand 10 km north of the CBD backed by coastal scrub and native ironwood trees. With 1 beaches in this northern suburb, it's the go-to spot for Darwin locals wanting a swim close to home, with a dedicated dog beach and easy access to Casuarina Coastal Reserve walking trails.
What Makes It Special
- •Dog-friendly southern beach section - one of the few Darwin beaches where dogs can swim freely
- •Casuarina Coastal Reserve - walking and cycling trails through native ironwood and monsoon vine forest
- •Stinger enclosure at the main beach access point for safe wet season swimming
- •Close to Charles Darwin University campus and Casuarina Shopping Centre
Getting There
10 km north of Darwin CBD - about 15 minutes by car via Vanderlin Drive or Lee Point Road. Bus route 4 runs between Casuarina and the Darwin CBD. Parking available at Casuarina Beach Reserve carpark off Trower Road.
Best Time to Visit
The dry season (May to October) is peak time - warm days, clear skies, calm water and no stingers. The wet season (November to April) brings dramatic lightning storms and good fishing, but box jellyfish are present and swimming requires the stinger net enclosure.