Mindil Beach is situated near Darwin’s central business district and is a beach stretch of coastline with a backdrop of trees, the best thing about the beach, however, would be the seasonal sunset markets.
Background
These seasonal markets originated in 1987, and are still one of the most iconic events in the region, attracting tourists and locals by the thousands.
The Scale of the Event
The Mindil Beach Market is massive and supports more than 300 small businesses, and annually contributes more than $15 million to the economy of the Northern Territory. The size and nature of the event alone attracts many tourists from nearby hotels in Darwin such as the likes of Oaks Elan Darwin.
Food
The range of eateries to be found at the Mindil Beach Sunset Markets are extraordinary and feature an astonishing range of cuisines and delicacies encompassing Greek, Sri Lanka, Thai, bbq, burgers, French cuisine, and that’s just scratching the surface.
Arts/Crafts/Services
The stalls that are featured in the market are astounding in their diverse range of offerings, which feature foot massages, temporary tattoos, tarot readings, leather products, vintage goods, indigenous products, skincare and everything in between. You can even find crocodile skulls and boutique sunglasses.
Intrigued by history, art and food, Lavinia Woolf is a writer who is passionate about the extraordinary and writes of the exhilarating and enchanting. Google+
