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Social Profile 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). The following is a selection of special events occurring in the Northern Territory in 2005: Apr 16-May 2 Alice Springs Cup Carnival. Jun 16-19 WordStorm, The Northern Territory's Writers' Festival. Jul 2-Aug 1 Darwin Cup Carnival. Aug 11-28 Darwin Festival. Sep 2-11 Alice Springs Festival of the Desert. Sep 29-Oct 2 Food & Wine Festival, Darwin. Oct 7 Voyages Camel Cup, Alice Springs. Nov 20 Christmas Craft Fair, Darwin. Dec 31 New Year’s Eve on the Wharf, free entry and entertainment, alfresco dining and fireworks. |