Shannah's Guidebook
Food scene
Mindil Beach Sunset Market is the heart of Darwin's cultural melting pot and truly epitomises the multicultural nature of our city! Darwin's largest market running along the foreshore of Mindil Beach, famous for its stunning sunset over the Timor Sea.
Mindil Markets Sunset Markets is open from the last Thursday in April until the last Thursday in October every year! Operating on Thursday & Sunday - 4pm until 9pm.
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Mindil Beach Sunset Market (Apr to Oct)
Maria Liveris DriveMindil Beach Sunset Market is the heart of Darwin's cultural melting pot and truly epitomises the multicultural nature of our city! Darwin's largest market running along the foreshore of Mindil Beach, famous for its stunning sunset over the Timor Sea.
Mindil Markets Sunset Markets is open from the last Thursday in April until the last Thursday in October every year! Operating on Thursday & Sunday - 4pm until 9pm.
Sit by the water’s edge, splash around in the Wave or Saltwater Lagoon, relax on a sunset cruise from Stokes Hill Wharf, or unwind to the sound of water while dining on world-class cuisine in a nearby restaurant and let water work miracles on you.
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Darwin Waterfront Corporation
7 Kitchener DrSit by the water’s edge, splash around in the Wave or Saltwater Lagoon, relax on a sunset cruise from Stokes Hill Wharf, or unwind to the sound of water while dining on world-class cuisine in a nearby restaurant and let water work miracles on you.
The Club’s westerly aspect is ideal for witnessing Darwin’s famed tropical sunsets. Take a seat under the palms, order a cold ale and enjoy a truly amazing spectacle as the sun sinks into the horizon. Meanwhile the kids can swim in the pool, play in the shaded playground area or watch a video on the big screen. Families won’t be disappointment as they’ll find one of the best located kid friendly venues in the Top End.
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Darwin Trailer Boat Club
8 Atkins DrThe Club’s westerly aspect is ideal for witnessing Darwin’s famed tropical sunsets. Take a seat under the palms, order a cold ale and enjoy a truly amazing spectacle as the sun sinks into the horizon. Meanwhile the kids can swim in the pool, play in the shaded playground area or watch a video on the big screen. Families won’t be disappointment as they’ll find one of the best located kid friendly venues in the Top End.
Racecourse
Nestled in the lush, tropical surrounds of Fannie Bay in Darwin’s Top End, the Darwin Turf Club is famed for the running of the Great Northern Darwin Cup, the crescendo of an eight day dry season carnival.
With 39 race days a year, the trackside action happens all year round.
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Darwin Turf Club
Buntine DriveNestled in the lush, tropical surrounds of Fannie Bay in Darwin’s Top End, the Darwin Turf Club is famed for the running of the Great Northern Darwin Cup, the crescendo of an eight day dry season carnival.
With 39 race days a year, the trackside action happens all year round.
Sightseeing
The annual Royal Darwin Show brings all the exciting elements which make up an agricultural show – showcase, competition, education and entertainment.
Royal Darwin Show
The annual Royal Darwin Show brings all the exciting elements which make up an agricultural show – showcase, competition, education and entertainment.
Charles Darwin National Park is a small gem close to the centre of Darwin.
The park has national significance for its ecological diversity and Aboriginal and World War II history.
It also protects part of the Port Darwin wetland, one of Australia's most important wetlands.
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Charles Darwin National Park
Tiger Brennan DriveCharles Darwin National Park is a small gem close to the centre of Darwin.
The park has national significance for its ecological diversity and Aboriginal and World War II history.
It also protects part of the Port Darwin wetland, one of Australia's most important wetlands.
Discover misty waterfalls and lush waterholes, hit the trail in a 4WD, or take it nice and slow and wander through Litchfield National Park on foot.
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Litchfield-Nationalpark
Litchfield Park RoadDiscover misty waterfalls and lush waterholes, hit the trail in a 4WD, or take it nice and slow and wander through Litchfield National Park on foot.
Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Cruises is the only aboriginal owned cruise on the Adelaide River. This means you are not just getting a croc cruise, you are introduced to the floodplains ecosystem, it’s history, wildlife and a peek in to over 40,000 years of human interaction with this stunning environment.
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Spektakuläre Jumping-Krokodil-Kreuzfahrt
2915 Arnhem HighwaySpectacular Jumping Crocodile Cruises is the only aboriginal owned cruise on the Adelaide River. This means you are not just getting a croc cruise, you are introduced to the floodplains ecosystem, it’s history, wildlife and a peek in to over 40,000 years of human interaction with this stunning environment.
His unique outback lifestyle and knowledge of helicopters, boats and airboats has led him to develop some of the most unique tourism experiences in the world, in Matt’s Explore the Wild Tour Series.
Matt Wright Top End Safari Camp
Bay RoadHis unique outback lifestyle and knowledge of helicopters, boats and airboats has led him to develop some of the most unique tourism experiences in the world, in Matt’s Explore the Wild Tour Series.
V8 Super Cars
Hidden Valley Raceway is considered one of the fastest tracks on the V8 calendar so it’s no wonder that it’s also one of the most popular destinations for racing enthusiasts chasing the ultimate hot lap or driving experience
Hidden Valley Race Track
Hidden Valley Raceway is considered one of the fastest tracks on the V8 calendar so it’s no wonder that it’s also one of the most popular destinations for racing enthusiasts chasing the ultimate hot lap or driving experience
Shopping
Find your local shopping centre at Casuarina Square. With over 190 fashion, homewares and lifestyle stores, onsite parking and fresh food market.
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Casuarina Square Medical Centre
Casuarina Square 247 Trower RdFind your local shopping centre at Casuarina Square. With over 190 fashion, homewares and lifestyle stores, onsite parking and fresh food market.
Gateway is a convenient, modern, one-stop shopping experience that you can enjoy in air-conditioned comfort, with loads of free parking.
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Gateway Shopping Centre station
Gateway is a convenient, modern, one-stop shopping experience that you can enjoy in air-conditioned comfort, with loads of free parking.
Zoo
Crocodylus Park, Darwin’s premier wildlife park, featuring thousands of crocodiles from cute li’l hatchings to snappy big ‘uns! Founded by Darwin based world-renowned crocodile biologist Professor Grahame Webb, the park is also home to lions, meerkats, spider monkeys, marmosets, cassowaries and more!
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Crocodylus Park
Crocodylus Park, Darwin’s premier wildlife park, featuring thousands of crocodiles from cute li’l hatchings to snappy big ‘uns! Founded by Darwin based world-renowned crocodile biologist Professor Grahame Webb, the park is also home to lions, meerkats, spider monkeys, marmosets, cassowaries and more!
Crocosaurus Cove, located in the heart of Darwin city, allows visitors a unique, up close and personal view of Australia’s iconic Saltwater Crocodiles.
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Crocosaurus Cove
58 Mitchell StCrocosaurus Cove, located in the heart of Darwin city, allows visitors a unique, up close and personal view of Australia’s iconic Saltwater Crocodiles.
Night Life
For over 10 years Darwinians have met, mingled and created memories inside NT’s most iconic party bar, Monsoons.
Home to the original Ladies Night & the new Delicious Fridays, Monsoons has withstood cyclones, pandemics and more than a decade of change. Despite Monsoons’ evolution over the years, some things remain the same; the love for a night out, a great story and the people who share in what it means by “Monnies for 1”.
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Monsoons Darwin
46 Mitchell StFor over 10 years Darwinians have met, mingled and created memories inside NT’s most iconic party bar, Monsoons.
Home to the original Ladies Night & the new Delicious Fridays, Monsoons has withstood cyclones, pandemics and more than a decade of change. Despite Monsoons’ evolution over the years, some things remain the same; the love for a night out, a great story and the people who share in what it means by “Monnies for 1”.
Mayberry is your destination, whether it is to catch up with friends and listen to live music in the Garden, or enjoy a quiet drink and tapas in the Alibi bar. Fancy a night out? The Club is open Friday - Saturday from 9pm.
Mayberry
3 Edmunds StreetMayberry is your destination, whether it is to catch up with friends and listen to live music in the Garden, or enjoy a quiet drink and tapas in the Alibi bar. Fancy a night out? The Club is open Friday - Saturday from 9pm.