Parap Village Markets

Perfectly located right across the road from Hudson Parap, the Parap Markets are a local ritual. Held every Saturday morning from 8am to 2pm (pending good weather in the wet season), these markets give you a mix of ready-to-eat food, arts and crafts and fresh produce. 

Darwin has come to be known as the laksa capital of Australia and the Parap Markets really embody that title. There's a historical debate among locals over whether Mary’s laksa or Yati’s laksa is best - we’d argue that both are at the top of their laksa game. 

If you’re not into laksa, there’s a whole lot else to choose from. Fresh juice and smoothies are a popular choice, and Ken’s Crepes always has a queue of people waiting patiently for their sweet or savoury crepe. 

Mindil Beach Sunset Markets

The Mindil Beach Sunset Market is Darwin’s biggest dry season market. Running every Thursday and Sunday evening from April to October, you can explore over 200 different food, arts and crafts stalls. Unlike Rapid Creek and Parap Markets, you won’t find a whole lot of fresh produce, but will instead have an enormous variety of ready-to-eat food and drinks stalls - Thai, Indian, Chinese, Italian and food from every other corner of the globe.

Make sure you check the times for sunset so you can enjoy an iconic Mindil sunset dinner on the beach. 

Mindil Markets are only a short 3km from Hudson Parap, so there are a few ways you can get there. Walk down to East Point road and jump on a Neuron Scooter or Bike, stroll along the beachfront paths, or hop on a bus. 

Rapid Creek Market

Get a taste of Southeast Asia at the Rapid Creek Markets, Darwin’s oldest market running every Saturday and Sunday from 7am to 2pm. Known famously for its endless tables of fresh Southeast Asian produce, locals come here to source ingredients they might not find at their nearby Woolworths or Coles. This is a great way to experience a little slice of Asia on your trip to Darwin!

Nightcliff Market

You can wander around the Nightcliff Markets every Sunday morning throughout the year. Just a 10 minute drive from Hudson Parap, Nightcliff is known for its laid back atmosphere and leafy streets. Find a combination of food and drinks stalls, fresh produce and art and craft - again with a big emphasis on Southeast Asian food as Darwin's biggest cultural influence. 

These markets are the perfect place for kids, with a playground for kids to play on while parents sit back in the shade with a fresh juice and a bite to eat. You can also enjoy live music every Sunday from great local artists.