"Sample Exotic Fruits at Darwin's Oldest Market Darwin's longest-running market offers a cornucopia of exotic vegetables, spices, flowers, and sub-tropical fruits such as Australian custard apples (pictured). With more than 60 stalls, you'll also find massages, smoothies, seafood, crafts, and much more. The Rapid Creek Market operates every Sunday from 6:30am to 1:30pm."

"Market Day in Alice Springs At least twice per month between March and November, Todd Mall in Alice Springs transforms into a lively Sunday bazaar hawking handcrafted jewelry, local produce, natural soaps, wood carvings, hammocks, and everything in between. In the morning, listen for the "Town Crier" who rings a bell and declares the market open at the top of his tonsils. Once a month from August to November, the city also hosts a night market that often accompanies big events and includes local performers in the lineup."

"Saturday Market Sensation in Darwin This Saturday institution in Darwin's thriving Parap district is a feast for the senses. Whether you're after a morning fill of Vietnamese coffee, tropical fruit and laksa or a local memento—from sarongs to handmade wooden jewelry—this market is for you. Don't miss the acoustic buskers or the beautiful tropical flowers such as beehive ginger (pictured)."

"The Magic of Nightcliff From curries to crepes and sushi to samosas, not to mention strong coffee, fruit smoothies and a variety of local vegetables in between, the Nightcliff Market performs its production every Sunday morning from 6am to 2pm. It has one of the best food spreads, reflecting the diversity of Darwin's dining scene, as well as local crafts, clothing, plants, massages, tarot readings and antique collectables. In the dry season, live music adds yet another lovely layer."

"Market Party in Palmerston Every Friday evening from late April through October, follow the rainbow lorikeets to the Palmerston and Rural Markets in Goyder Square, roughly 20 minutes east of Darwin. The family-friendly night out is filled with entertainers, arts and crafts, fusion flavors, games and local bands and buskers that spill out from 150 stalls, creating a market that's memorable for all ages."