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Reading Cinemas Darwin

📍 Darwin City, NT

★4.8(794 Google reviews)đŸ‘ļAll ages

Outdoor cinema perched above the water with deck chair seating and panoramic sunset views. Food, drinks, and local ice cream onsite. Strictly smoke-free. Rated 4.8 from 794 reviews.

✓ Stunning sunset views✓ Waterside location✓ Deck chair seating✓ Smoke-free✓ Good food onsite✓ Arrive early
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★★★★★Featured review by Tara Ker

Such a cool place an amazing sunset view, friendly staff and a glass of wine too what a way to watch a movie and the sunset! Perfect end to a Darwin short break not to be missed and great value!

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families who want a relaxed, memorable evening out rather than a standard cinema run. Small kids are well accommodated. Arrive at opening to lock in deck chairs with the best sightlines — latecomers get whatever is left. Bring cushions or pillows for extended comfort during longer films.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Arrive at opening to secure deck chairs with the best water-facing views
⏰Bring cushions or pillows — deck chairs alone can get uncomfortable during long films
đŸŽŸī¸Hot food, drinks, and local tub ice cream are all available onsite
🚗The venue is strictly smoke-free throughout

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.8
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794 Google reviews

Sunset and water views50%
Deck chair seating fills fast25%
Food and drinks well-rated15%
Smoke-free family setup10%
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Tara Ker

6 months ago

★★★★★

“Such a cool place an amazing sunset view, friendly staff and a glass of wine too what a way to watch a movie and the sunset! Perfect end to a Darwin short break not to be missed and great value!”

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Russell Kenner

8 months ago

★★★★★

“Magic. Grab your cushions select your seats and you are ready to enjoy the show. Good hot food available. Wonderful local ice-cream in tub are must.”

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Cris Breitenbach

6 months ago

★★★★★

“Get there at opening if you want a deck chair. Prices for food and drinks are reasonable. Great choc tops!”

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Riaan Grobler

8 months ago

★★★★★

“Beautiful scenery. Lovely atmosphere. Food and drinks available. Really good set-up for small kids too.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Reading Cinemas Darwin screens films at a waterside location where the sunset over the ocean is as much of the draw as the movie itself. Deck chairs are the prime seating — grab them at opening. Hot food, drinks, and highly rated local tub ice cream are available onsite. The venue is fully smoke-free and reviewers consistently flag it as well set up for small children.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday17:45 – 22:00
Tuesday17:45 – 22:00
Wednesday17:45 – 22:00
Thursday17:45 – 22:00
Friday17:45 – 22:00
Saturday17:45 – 23:00
Sunday17:45 – 23:00

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