The food stalls at the Mindil Beach markets encompass almost every imaginable cuisine: Greek, Vietnamese, Sri Lankan, Indian, Spanish, Malaysian, French. And, of course, Aussie burgers and barbecue.
Perhaps the most outlandish is the Road Kill Café, which boasts “You kill it, we grill it”. Contrary to what you might read if you follow the link above, it’s a myth that the stall actually sells roadkill. However, it used to boast some distinctively Australian dishes, including camel satays and possum sausages. These days, the focus seems to be on burgers. Crocodile burger anyone?
Maybe pass on that one and sample a hot roast potato from The Potato Man, offering “Darwin’s original and best baked spuds”. Or try a weird bit of fusion – the Wow! Sushi Burger. Paella at Sunset is served from a giant pan and Pete’s Mexican Kitchen can sort you out with a taco or two.
Grasping your takeaway of choice, the tradition is to find a spot on the beach where the view of the sunset is truly spectacular. Mindil Beach markets are among Darwin’s biggest tourist attractions. The nearby Mindil Beach Casino and Resort was opened in 1983.