Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.discoverydarwin.com.au
;
89 Mitchell St; 9pm-4am Fri & Sat)
Discovery is Darwin's
biggest, tackiest nightclub and dance venue with three levels playing techno, hip hop and
R&B. The Lost Arc is the neon-lit chill-out bar (undergoing renovations at the time of
writing) opening on to Mitchell St, which starts to thaw after about 10pm.
Throb
NIGHTCLUB
(
www.throbnightclub.com.au
;
64 Smith St; 10pm-5am Fri & Sat)
Darwin's premier gay- and
lesbian-friendly nightclub and cocktail bar, Throb attracts party-goers of all genders and
persuasions for its hot DJs and cool atmosphere. Hosts drag shows and touring live acts.
Cinemas
o
Deckchair Cinema
OUTDOOR CINEMA
( 08-8981 0700;
www.deckchaircinema.com
; Jervois Rd, Waterfront Precinct; tickets adult/child
$15/7; box office from 6.30pm Apr-Nov)
During the Dry, the Darwin Film Society runs
this fabulous outdoor cinema below the southern end of the Esplanade. Watch a movie
under the stars while reclining in a deckchair. There's a licensed bar serving food or you
can bring a picnic (no BYO alcohol). There are usually double features on Friday and
Saturday nights (adult/child $22/10).
Birch Carroll & Coyle
CINEMA
(
www.eventcinemas.com.au
;
76 Mitchell St; tickets adult/child $17/13)
Darwin's mainstream
cinema complex, screening latest-release films across five theatres. Head down on Trop-
ical Tuesday for $12 entry (all day).
DARWIN'S MAGICAL MARKETS
Gilruth Ave; 5-10pm Thu, 4-9pm Sun May-Oct)
As the sun heads towards the horizon
on Thursday and Sunday, half of Darwin descends on Mindil Beach, with tables,
chairs, rugs, grog and kids in tow. Food is the main attraction − Thai, Sri Lankan, In-
dian, Chinese and Malaysian to Brazilian, Greek, Portuguese and more − all at
around $5 to $10 a serve. Don't miss a flaming satay stick from Bobby's brazier.
Top it off with fresh fruit salad, decadent cakes or luscious crepes. But that's only
