Mindil Beach Markets

mindil markets is closed over the wet season isnt it?. they just opened last week.

hiab, we were there midlish Jan and there was a Market running... I didn't seem as busy as when we were there in July/August nearly 3 years ago, I just put it down to being off-tourist season...

I would agree. We were there at the same time(gotta love cracker night!!!!). If it is peak season you are going you are best to get there early to get a park and maybe a spot on the lawns. Yes there is a lot of crap at the stalls, but there is some good stuff too, same as most markets. Darwin sunsets are magic so make the most of it while you are there coz it's a long way to go back.

Cheers

Mark

Hey draff

The Thursday markets open last week, in the peak season being June, July, August,they are packed , however the Sunday markets are a bit smaller and not as crowded.

The Thursday markets have been known to have over 10000 people.

I know this because I Have lived in Darwin for 32 years.

Cheers Steve.

PS there is also the Saturday morning markets at Parap and the Sunday morning markets at Rapid Creek Shopping center.

Steve.

Steve was up there January and visited both Parap and Rapid Creek, I prefer Mindil Markets only for the entertainment and of course did sample plenty of the food loved the sunset. Mind you its only open outside of the wet season.

Well worth a Visit. I will be up there later this year and maybe a month visit this time:)

Go and enjoy its a great place.

Brian

The Mindil Beach Markets are not to be missed for their entertainment, food and those magnificent sunsets! Parap on Saturday mornings are my favourite though...a little bit more relaxed, great food and I thought it seemed more local people doing their shopping and having breakfast.

Rapid Creek and Nightcliff seemed even more laid back and more like the local fruit and veg with other stalls type markets where everyone goes to stock up for the week. This was a few years ago though and maybe they've changed.

They're all good and all worth spending some time wandering around and experiencing.

Viv

Thanks guys - (particularly the local knowledge Steve) - i think we might head to the sunday one as it fits better with our trip plans and maybe add in parap on sat morning too! We are heading up in august for a month in the top end then on to the eastern kimberley - can't wait!