Mindil Beach Market

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Thursday market is the big one with Sunday being renowned for being a bit more laid back, family oriented afternoon and sometimes we find a few less stores.

http://www.mindil.com.au/