Cool down with two fantastic options, one will get your heart pumping and the other well, you decide to take it easy or flow with the wave.

​Channel your inner child at Aqua Park, a giant inflatable water world designed for swimming, running, jumping, climbing, bouncing, and sliding. It’s perfect for all ages and so much fun, guaranteed to bring back memories and something to look back on in the future. However, you will need to wear a life jacket, sign a waiver, and complete a safety briefing before you make a splash for almost 1 hour, but you can always book for more sessions in advance.

​Close by, the palm-fringed 4,000 square meter wave pool where waves operate on a circuit of small waves up to 1.2 meter waves is a boogie board champions dream. Boogie boards and tubes are available for rent, or you're welcome to bring your own. With a depth of 2 meters at its deepest point and a concrete bottom, the Wave Lagoon caters to all skill levels. After the waves, you can also opt to lie down in the shallower water or make use of the kiosk offering water, slushies, soft drinks, and snacks. Other facilities include drinking fountain, showers, seating areas, and lockers for your belongings.

​While you're at the Darwin Waterfront, learn about the city's rich history by exploring World War II oil storage tunnels, the city's first road, the wharf that witnessed heavy bombing during the war, and a significant Aboriginal site. You might even stumble upon Lake Alexander, another great spot for a swim or a relaxing picnic.