DARWIN’S

MINDIL BEACH

SUNSET MARKETS

RE-OPEN FOR BUSINESS IN APRIL

 As the sun goes down in Darwin in Australia’s Tropical Top End, head to Mindil Beach to experience the amazing atmosphere and flavour of the famous Mindil Beach Sunset Markets which open again for business on April 24, 2008.

 With over half a million visitors every season, the markets are undoubtedly one of the Northern Territory’s most popular draws along with natural wonders such as Kakadu, Litchfield and Uluru, despite only being open half the year!

Wander amongst over 260 stalls and you’ll quickly discover the huge variety of items on offer from indigenous and bush art, sculpture, pottery and didgeridoos to clothing and handmade jewellery. You can also relax with a massage, have your palm read, or take in the colourful array of live music and performance art.

Don’t leave without sampling the food. Up to 60 stalls prepare delicious cuisine from across the globe. Local treats including ostrich and barramundi are always on the menu and the region is also known for its delicious tropical fruits.

This Darwin institution can be enjoyed to the spectacular backdrop of the setting sun.

 The markets are open every Thursday from 5-10pm and every Sunday from 4-9pm throughout the Top End’s tropical winter from April to October, 2008.

 Head to the Northern Territory with Airline Network who is offering six nights in Darwin from £1,199 per person. The package includes return flights from London Heathrow, three nights in Darwin staying at the four-star Holiday Inn, two nights at the three-star Gagadju Crocodile Holiday Inn in Kakadu and one night at the three-star All Seasons Katherine. Six days car rental is also included. Valid for travel in April and May 2008. For further information or for reservations visit www.airlinenetwork.co.uk or call 0871 700 8630.

 For more information on the markets visit www.mindil.com.au. 

1.    Australia’s Northern Territory is a leading nature and culture destination where Australia’s Outback meets the tropics and is home to Australia’s most dramatic, beautiful and varied scenery including the awe-inspiring red centre icons of Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon as well as the Top End adventure and wildlife destinations of Katherine Gorge and Kakadu National Park.

2.    The peak visitor time is during the dry season, from May to September, but the Tropical Summer from October to April brings spectacular lightning shows and lush growth.

3.    www.australiasoutback.com is an essential resource for travellers planning a trip to the Northern Territory.