Darwin's oldest market - a vibrant slice of Asia in the northern suburbs, every
48 Trower Road, Rapid Creek NT 0810
Saturday, 20 June 2026
7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Upcoming Dates
Weekly — every Saturday, Sunday, 07:00 – 14:00
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48 Trower Road, Rapid Creek NT 0810
Rapid Creek Markets is Darwin's oldest running market, transforming the Rapid Creek Business Village into a bustling, colour-filled celebration of tropical produce and Asian street food culture every Saturday and Sunday. Situated about 10 km from Darwin CBD, the market draws shoppers with an extraordinary range of organic and tropical fruits and vegetables - think durian, purple dragon fruit, pandan leaf and drumstick pods - alongside fresh seafood, cuts of meat, dairy, flowers and bakery goods. Beyond fresh produce, visitors browse local arts and crafts, jewellery, exotic plants, handmade chutneys and jams, skincare, clothing and gift items across more than 100 stalls and stores. The Street Food Park brings authentic Asian and multicultural cuisine to the table - laksa, Thai noodles, Sri Lankan curry, roti wraps and tropical smoothies - all enjoyed to a backdrop of live music. With the majority of stalls undercover and free parking for over 130 cars, the market is genuinely easy to visit year-round regardless of Darwin's tropical weather.
Entry Fee
free
Market Setting
undercover
Weather Policy
Runs Rain Or Shine
Dog Policy
No Dogs
Market size
50+ stalls
Level of Curation
Open market
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Parking
Parking available nearby
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Family & Pets
Parking & Transport
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No pets are permitted at the market. Please leave them at home and do not leave them in your car in Darwin's heat.
Yes - there is free parking for over 130 cars. Note that stallholders are not permitted to park in the centre car park; that is reserved for visitors.
Regular bus and taxi services run past the market on Trower Road seven days a week. From Darwin Waterfront Beach take Bus 10 (approx. 37 min). Check nt.gov.au or moovitapp.com for current timetables.
Yes - the market runs every Saturday and Sunday year-round (excluding Christmas Day). With the majority of stalls undercover, it operates rain or shine.
Both short-term (single day or weekend) and long-term stall rentals are available. Stalls must be booked at least 7 days in advance. Contact the management office on (08) 8948 4866 or 0416 812 665, or complete the online stallholder application at rapidcreekmarkets.com.au/stallholder/. Stall sizes range from 1m x 1m to 3m x 3m; arts, crafts and fresh produce rates start at $20 per day (GST inclusive).
The market welcomes fresh produce, hot food and beverages, arts and crafts, jewellery, clothing, homewares and gifts, tourism activities, skincare, indigenous products, services such as massage, and more. Unique and handmade items are especially encouraged.
Saturday
20 June 2026
7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Upcoming Dates
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48 Trower Road, Rapid Creek NT 0810