Mindil Beach Sunset Markets The colour and movement of Darwin's Mindil Beach Sunset markets provide a feast for all the senses. As the sun disappears behind the Timor Sea, up to 200 stall holders, musicians and street performers converge near the shore to make the most of the city's balmy nights and holiday vibe.

Desert Mob Festival This festival is held annually in August/September in the Alice Springs Cultural Precinct. It exhibits work from Central Australian Aboriginal Art Centres, showcasing the diversity and development of artistic practice in the Central desert. To attend the festival and purchase affordable artworks no booking is required, just turn up on the day.

Melville and Bathurst Islands, known collectively as the Tiwi Islands, lie 80 kilometres north of Darwin. Dense rainforest, sandy beaches and rock pools combine to create the Tiwi Islands' landscape. The area of both islands combined is 8000 square kilometres and Melville Island is in fact, Australia's second largest (after Tasmania). Tiwi Tour includes a chat with some of the local Tiwi ladies over billy tea and damper as they demonstrate traditional weaving and painting. The ladies also perform a traditional dance and a 'smoking' ceremony, which they say will clear bad spirits and keep spirits safe on their future travels.

The 146 square kilometre Litchfield National Park is an easy journey (an hour-and-a-half drive) from Darwin. Visitors can visit the Park for the day or for the more adventurous stay for two or three days. The Park contains several types of typical Top End habitats including lush monsoon forests, termite mounds, unusual rock formations, waterfalls and cascades.