The Mindil Beach Sunset Markets in Darwin
The Mindil Beach Sunsets Markets
The best time to visit the Mindil beach Sunsets Markets
The highlight of Darwin the Mindil Beach Sunset Markets
The Mindil Beach Sunset Markets represent an iconic landmark of Darwin. And probably it is the attraction that makes Darwin known internationally. The Mindil Market opens end of April till the end of October and encompasses weekly music performances and local artists’ show.
At the Mindil Market is where the locals and the travellers meet. It´s where the real buzz is, and it’s where you can soak in the true outdoor lifestyle of Darwin. People gather on the beach market fields twice a week to live a truly sensorial experience.
Food and Local arts and crafts at Mindil Beach Sunset Markets
Food, music, arts, nature, people are the main protagonists of the Mindil Beach Market in Darwin. You soon realize as you get there, take a stroll through the many colourful stalls and stop to taste here and there the fab multi-ethnical foods.
Try the famous sunset oyster bar offering huge, mouth-watering oysters, a treat, if you can put up with a long queue.
Either fried fish or oysters, fresh fruits or veggies, a delicious ice cream, a pizza or gyros, at Mindil Beach Market, you will be spoilt for choice. And at the same time, you will get the chance of feeling the international multicultural flair of Darwin.
You can savour your food, sitting on the grass fields along the market lanes, or you can set up your own picnic tables or sit on the beach.
Browsing through the many local arts and crafts stalls of the Mindil Beach Sunset Markets is a great experience and the ideal occasion to buy a nice local art piece.
Many local artists display at the Mindil Beach Sunset Markets. Some of them only display at Mindil Market, so it is indeed a unique chance to meet them and grab their unique artworks.
As you can see from these photos, you can get a nice piece of croc leather, barramundi leather, or a nice pair of hand made thongs or traditional seed jewellery.
Very beautiful. And this is just a small part of all that you can find at the Mindil Beach Sunset Markets.
The Sunset crowns the experience of the Mindil Beach Market.
Strolling through the market lanes, sitting on the grass while enjoying live music is a beautiful experience of its own. The sunset you will enjoy from the beach gives a sort of magical touch that crowns the experience. The Mindil Beach Sunset sees many passionate returning visitors.
Watching the sunset and taking photos from there is indeed a rewarding moment—one of those moments to treasure in your memories of Darwin.
People start gathering on the beach about 1/2 hour before sunset, and as you can see from the photo, it gets really crowded. I have been at the Mindil Beach Sunset 3 times in 10 days, and I can tell you that it is a unique experience to see a wonderful sunset each time.
Where To Stay in Darwin
If you are visiting over the weekend, make sure you book your accommodation in Darwin well ahead, as it gets very busy over weekends, because of the Sunday Markets and also the many festivals and events.
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First published in 2011, last updated in 2021
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