Markets
The Mindil Beach Sunset Markets
Are immensely popular, are by far the largest in the nt and runs from may to october on thursday and sunday. they cause the largest traffic snarls and most parking hassle you are likely to encounter in darwin. bring a bottle of wine and blanket, find a spot on the sand and watch a famous darwin sunset. for a sweet fix, try chocolate-filled churros, or a flame-grilled malaysian satay stick for something savoury. vegetarians should try the lucky cowâs felafel wrap. there are many stalls, heaps of food choices, and even avid market haters will like these markets.
Parap Village Markets
Enjoy exotic cuisine, local art, craft and live music. No visit to the Saturday morning Parap Village Markets is complete without a bowl of Maryâs famous laksa, a curry-filled roti wrap or freshly blended fruit juice.
Nightcliff Markets
On Sunday visit the Nightcliff Markets, start with a visit to the crepe stand for a strawberry and nutella breakfast, while listening to the beat of live music. There are some interesting stalls offering eco-friendly soaps, hemp products and locally designed clothing.
Rapid Creek Sunday Market
Is great for locally grown fruit and vegetables, particularly asian herbs. here you can get a thai massage, or pick up homemade mango chutney and jams. it operates all year round on sunday morning.
Big Flea Market Rapid Creek
Relax and enjoy a stress-relieving massage or cool tropical juice. Darwin's oldest market is situated only 20 min from Darwin city, in the Rapid Creek Business Village.Good location for a relaxing Sunday brunch or browsing the stalls for fresh organic produce. Asian fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices, exotic plants, flowers and seafood are available. Youâll also find a range of local handmade crafts.
Shopping
Casuarina Square
Casuarina Square is the largest shopping complex in Darwin, offering a wide range of specialty stores, a food court and a seven screen cinema complex. Browse the stores, treat yourself to a movie or sit down and relax with a coffee. There is a public bus station at the centre, which also runs its own free shuttle from leading hotels between April and September. Casuarina Square is a popular spot for locals and travellers looking to enjoy retail and entertainment.
Start at Smith Street Mall in the city centre then branch out into the surrounding streets. Travellers will find a range of shopping experiences including local galleries specialising in Aboriginal art or speciality shops selling world-class pearls and crocodile-skin products.
Top End Gold Honey
Local honey from around the northern territory. the flavours vary according to the seasons with a unique taste at every time of year.
Kunwinjku Aboriginal Art
Leslie is a traditional owner of Mand-dedj-ka-djang outstation on the Liverpool River. He paints in the way of his ancestors whose original work is the rock art of Western Arnhem Land. Leslie has perfected the technique called rarrk, or fine-line cross-hatching, to present the traditional "x-ray" style of painting. You can find him at the markets at Mindil Beach, on Thursdays, and Parap with his original paintings and prints.
Automatic Teller Machines are available extensively. Foreign exchange is available at most banks.