Shopping in Darwin

Darwin's shopping venues aren't limited to only malls and larger shopping centres; there are also a number of popular markets and outdoor locations to peruse and pick yourself up a keepsake of your trip to the Northern Territory.

Shopping Centres

Casuarina Square
Darwin's largest shopping centre that contains everything from large department stores to speciality shops, a food court with restaurants and cafes, as well as cinemas.
Address: Trower Road, Casuarina, Darwin, NT
Phone: (08) 8920 2345

Darwin Shopping Centre
Consists of three levels with a range of shops and eateries rounding out its offerings.
Address: Darwin, NT

Mitchell Centre
Located in the heart of Darwin's central business district, this centre contains a 24-hour supermarket and many other specialty shops.
Address: 55-59 Mitchell Street, Darwin, NT
Phone: (08) 8981 5688

Smith Street Mall
One of the most popular shopping strips in Darwin with a variety of stores of all kinds.
Address: Smith Street, Darwin, NT

Markets

Mindil Beach Sunset Markets
Darwin's version of the popular and exotic night markets that are exceedingly popular on the neighbouring Asian continent, these markets are the ideal way to move from afternoon to evening and sample some of the best local produce, crafts, foods and shopping itself. The markets are held during Darwin's dry season between April and October every year on Thursdays between 5:00pm and 10:00pm, and on Sundays between 4:00pm and 9:00pm.

The Mindil Beach Markets also contain numerous stalls with food from multiple countries that offer fare from regions such as Greece, India, Turkey, South America, Indonesia and other parks of South-East Asia as well as North Africa. Some of the best Asian food in the city may also be found on sale here. If you're feeling adventurous, you may also wish to try some of the Australian Top End's more exotic foods including kangaroo, crocodile, camel and buffalo.

The markets are also the ideal place to go if you are in search of hand-made crafts, indigenous art, and other souvenirs or trinkets that represent the history and culture of the Northern Territory and its various peoples.

Palmerston Markets
A series of markets with a more family-friendly and relaxed atmosphere that also incorporate a host of fun, live entertainment catering specifically to children. These markets are held on Friday evenings during the April - October period each year. Location: Franics Mall, Palmerston Town Centre