Leave your airs and graces behind for the relaxed pleasures of Northern Territory dining and feast on international flavours and tantalisingly fresh foods against the backdrop of Australia's breathtaking natural wonders.
Fresh flavours at outdoor markets
Indulge your tastebuds with fresh, exotic flavours at Darwin's famous foodie markets.
Sit on the sand and watch a Darwin sunset as you tuck into a plate of delectable Asian-inspired dishes from Mindil Beach Sunset Market. Get your weekend fill of distinctly Top End fresh foods at Parap and Nightcliff markets.
Eat your way around the territory
Prop up bars in the Territory's outback pubs, scoff freshly caught barramundi, or discover bush tucker with Aboriginal landowners.
Darwin and surrounds
The laidback atmosphere prevails in Darwin, though you'll still get exceptional service at Evoo, Jimmy Shu's Hanuman, or Char at Admiralty House.
Take the kids to Stokes Hill Wharf for relaxed meals, fish feeding and dolphin spotting, or enjoy the activity at the Waterfront Precinct.
Viva La Vida will scratch that tapas itch. Choose from Thai, Indonesian, Malay, Indian, plus genuine Greek classics for inexpensive, authentic meals.
Good coffee can be had at Four Birds, Ducks Nuts, Chapel Lane Café, and Café 21.
Katherine and surrounds
Enjoy famous beef and barramundi meals with damper alongside the characters in Katherine's historic Daly Waters Pub.
Tennant Creek and the Barkly Region
Save room for international fare in the garden of Tennant Creek's Fernandas Café and Restaurante.
Alice Springs and surrounds
Fill up on Jimmy Shu's South East Asian delights at Hanuman, or the crisp flavours of Alice Vietnamese Restaurant. Tackle mammoth steaks at the Juicy Rump or Overlanders Steakhouse. Share a plate and a bottle of wine in the carnival atmosphere of Montes.
Savour Todd River views and support Aboriginal training opportunities at Kwerralye Café. Get caffeinated over bumper brunches at Page 27 Café, Soma Café, and Watertank Café in Bloomin Deserts Nursery.
Uluru and surrounds
Have the dinner of your life under the stars alongside Uluru and Kata Tjuta at Sounds of Silence or Table 131° Voyages Longitude 131°.
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Food and wine
Northern Territory
With more than 50 nationalities making up its population and its proximity to great wine regions, diners will be spoilt for choice in the Territory.
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Music
Northern Territory
Immerse yourself in NT's many music festivals, cultural events, pub gigs and outdoor concerts to keep those feet tapping and hands clapping.
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Theatre
Northern Territory
Enjoy the rich offerings of Aboriginal culture, dance, comedy, and drama at one of the Territory's many theatres, festivals and outdoor events.
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Cinema
Northern Territory
Fancy going to the flicks? There's a range of outdoor cinema events, independent cinemas and multiplexes to visit in the Northern Territory.
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