Darwin Convention Centre
23,000 sqm
Indoor Space
3,660
Plenary Capacity
2,740
Banquet Capacity
7
Breakout Rooms
3
Exhibition Halls
About this Venue
The Darwin Convention Centre is an award-winning, world-class venue and the largest conference and event facility in the Northern Territory, spanning 23,000 square metres of versatile event spaces. It is the centrepiece of the Darwin Waterfront Precinct, offering adaptable meeting rooms, an auditorium, and exhibition halls to cater for up to 4,000 delegates. The Centre is renowned for delivering outstanding events, first-class dining experiences featuring local produce, and excellent customer service. It is conveniently situated 15 minutes from the airport and within walking distance of hotels, restaurants, and Darwin's CBD.
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Venue at a Glance
Venue Type
Convention Centre
City
Darwin
Country
AU
Total Indoor Space
23,000 sqm
Max Plenary
3,660
Max Banquet
2,740
Breakout Rooms
7
Exhibition Halls
3
Airport Distance
15 min
Day Delegate Rate
$61 USD
Full Address
Stokes Hill Road, Darwin, Northern Territory, 0800, AU
Event Spaces & Rooms
4 configurable spaces
| Space Name | Type | Theatre | Classroom | Banquet | Reception | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auditorium | auditorium | — | — | — | — | — |
| Halls 1-4 (Combined) | exhibition_hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Meeting Rooms | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Waterfront Rooms | function_room | — | — | — | — | — |
Sustainability
The Darwin Convention Centre has an extensive environmental management plan covering energy and water conservation, waste reduction and management, noise management, and light control. It was built to be energy-efficient, with careful consideration for its orientation, shape, and integrative design. The Centre is EcoStar Certified and participates in leading environmental benchmarking programs as part of Legends Global. Initiatives include a partnership with Darwin Plastic Makers Space to recycle bottle caps from events and repurpose them for educational art workshops, and a commitment to reducing water use, greenhouse emissions, and solid waste.
Certifications
Notable Past Events
13 events hosted
Subvention & Funding Support
The Darwin Convention Centre was developed as a project of the Darwin Cove Consortium and the Northern Territory Government, indicating government investment and support. The Northern Territory Government actively supports business events, recognizing their significant economic contribution (estimated at $65 million annually) and aims to attract national and international conferences and exhibitions. The Centre's sitemap also mentions an 'NT Support Fund' and a 'Bid Champion Grant' program, suggesting government grants or CVB support for events.
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Quick Facts
- Airport
- 15 min drive
- Day Delegate Rate
- $61 USD
- Exhibition Halls
- 3
- Breakout Rooms
- 7
- Indoor Space
- 23,000 sqm
Contact Information
Destination
Darwin, Australia
Asia Pacific — Oceania
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Last Verified
27 Mar 2026