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Food & Drink: Barramundi (fish) is the local speciality. Dining out has been made even more special by the addition of new restaurants at Cullen Bay Marina, offering outdoor dining with beautiful ocean views. Cuisine from many countries, including Creole, Greek, Indian, Japanese, Malaysian, Mongolian and Thai, is available in Darwin’s restaurants.
Nightlife: There is plenty of exciting nightlife in Darwin, which also boasts the MGM Grand Darwin, built in an extraordinary modern architectural style. This A$30-million casino complex also encompasses luxury accommodation, restaurants, discos and sporting and convention facilities and is surrounded by lush gardens perched along the shores of Mindil Beach. Alice Springs also has a casino.
Shopping: Darwin specialities include Aboriginal artefacts and Outback clothing. Aboriginal items, bush clothing and opals are available in Alice Springs. Darwin's markets are great attractions.
Special Events: For a full list of events see the Northern Territory Tourist Commission (website: www.ntholidays.com/nt_te_events). The following is a selection of festivals and special events taking place in 2003 in the Northern Territory:
Jan 26 Australia Day, throughout territory. Mar St Patrick’s Day Races, Tennant Creek; Darwin’s Irish Festival. Apr Heritage Week, Alice Springs; NT Variety Club Black Tie and Swag Ball, Daly Waters. May Back to the Never Never Festival, Mataranka; Pine Creek Cup Meeting (horse races). Jun Lijakarda Cultural Festival, Borroloola; Burunga Cultural & Sports Festival, Barunga. Jul Northern Territory Self Government Day, throughout territory; Lions Camel Cup, Alice Springs. Aug Oenpelli Open Day (Aboriginal Culture); Darwin Cup Carnival. Sep Festival of Darwin. Oct Rydges Henley-on-Todd Regatta, Alice Springs. Nov Melbourne Cup Day, Darwin. Dec New Years Eve.
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