The markets run from the last week in April until the end of October. The market is open on Thursday from 5pm-10 pm and Sunday 4pm to 9pm. The Mindil Beach Market is nestled against the Mindil Beach and next to the Sky City Casino resort and Darwin tennis Courts and some 800 metres from our Botantical Gardens.

Is there free parking available at the market? Also as the parking is in an open area it is very easy for large motorhomes to park- But come about 4.30pm so it's easy to park.

The markets run from the last week in April until the end of October. The market is open on Thursday from 5pm-10 pm and Sunday4pm to 9pm.

Sunset during the dry is approx 6.30pm. That's right the best time we found is 5pm and then settle in and wait for the sunset.

Is there free parking available at the market? Also as the parking is in an open area it is very easy for large motorhomes to park - But come about 4.30pm so it's easy to park.

You can bring your own alcohol and ice is available at Mindil You can also rent tables and chairs and enjoy a drink in comfort as so many patrons do. Please excess drinking is very frowned upon. This is a family sharing time and experience of us locals.

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There are approx 60 food stalls and 190 craft stalls at the Thursday market.

The food stalls are from all countries around the world. the vary from season to season but food from Timor leste, Thialand, Chinese, Sri Lankan, Indian, African, Mexican, Pilipino, Malaysian, Greek, Aussie Outback tucker, Japenese, French and many more stalls line the walkways.

The craft stall are just to numerous to even start to list but make sure you allow enough time as there is so much to see.

The Mindil Beach Markets. The markets run from the last week in April until the end of October.

The market is open on Thursday from 5pm-10 pm and Sunday 4pm to 9pm.

The Mindil Beach Market is nestled against the Mindil Beach and next to the Sky City Casino resort and Darwin tennis Courts and some 800 metres from our Botantical Gardens.

Unfortunately due to health and safety the market does not operate when raining.

If a market is called off press releases are sent to all media. If it starts raining after the start of the market, announcements will be made to that effect.

The markets have a variety of ways to keep the kids amused. Pony rides, petting zoo, laughing clowns, jumping castle with some great music and acts for the children’s entertainment and a beautiful beach by the Arafura sea

The Mindil Market area and grass areas verging onto the Mindil Beach.

Around 20 minutes before sunset the folks make there way through the sand dune pathway (right) to the beach and stand or site with the 100's of cameras at the ready for one of the most amazing sunsets they will ever witness.

Oh that crocodile question. I have lived here for 20 years and I have never seen one in the harbour.

No you can't buy alcohol - but currently you can bring your own alcohol and ice is available at Mindil You can also rent tables and chairs and enjoy a drink in comfort as so many patrons do. The Mindil Beach Market offical webiste is http://www.mindil.com.au/ and The preferred method of communication is via email admin@mindil.com.au.

Getting There: The markets are located within a 15-20 walk from the city.

Shuttle buses (like a taxi that is a small minvan that seats upto 12 people) pick up at a regular basis from major hotels. A taxi from the city will cost approx $10.00 Public buses connect the markets to the City and Northern Suburbs.

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