Sadly for you , no, the markets are not open during the wet season, which is from November through to March the following year. As John D has stated in his reply there are other market options but they do not compare with the attraction of the well know Mindal market. If you had to choose one of the other options , Parap market in my opinion would be your best bet. This comes from someone that lived in Darwin for about 15 years and still return twice a year just for the heck of it and always make sure that I am there for the opening night of Mindal, so I am looking at it from both a resident and a tourists eyes. Please be aware that in December when you plan to visit due to "the wet season" a lot of touristy things are closed. For example a lot of the favourite swimming holes, like Berry Springs and many of the waterfalls in Litchfield. Whatever you decide, Darwin is Darwin and if you can handle the heat and humidity at that time of the year You will love it. Personally I think everybody should visit Darwin twice, once in the dry and once in the wet because they are both beautiful in their own right. Remember there is always air conditioning so don't let the thought of the build up deter you. (although it can be hectic until that rain actually falls.) Hope this helps.

The markets run every Thursday and Sunday 4pm - 9pm but only in the dry season between 25th April and 31st October.

Sorry I am not sure.

Open during this period over the dry season Thursday & Sunday nights 4pm - 10pm well worth the visit. If driving you’ll need to get their early for a park, hope this helps regards Wayne.

It will open on Thursday and sunday only.!

Hi Wendy, They open on 27 April. Cheers, Scott

Mindil Markets will be closed but there are some other (smaller) markets on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Have a look for Parap Markets or Nightcliff Markets.

Around 4pm, but it's busier after the sunset.

Hi, yes there is a big parking area right next to the markets and it is free. It is busy but I've always found a park easy enough. If you need the disabled spots, when you go in the main entrance it is to the left (there was a guard standing there to make sure only people needing the disabled spots went left). If you don't want to drive up and down the aisles, I have parked on the verge at Chin Quan Road which is opposite the casino, and its a five minute walk.

Yes the market will be open. It operates Thursday afternoon/evening and Sunday afternoons during the dry season. I found the hop on hop off bus excellent to get there on a Thursday late afternoon and a cab at the end of the day took me back to my accommodation.