Trip Planner:   South Pacific  /  Australia  /  Northern Territory  /  Top End  /  Darwin  /  Parap Market

Parap Market, Darwin

4.1
#1 of 25 in Shopping in Darwin
Flea Market · Hidden Gem · Shopping
Explore a mixture of Asian cuisine and local merchandise at Parap Market, a favorite weekend meeting place for locals and visitors alike. Browse hundreds of stalls and small shops selling fresh produce, arts and crafts, clothes, jewelry, and flowers. Taste sweet, savory, hot, and cold delicacies offered by dozens of large and small food stalls, selling treats from every corner of Asia. Indulge yourself with a big plate of crepes, a weekend staple for families living in the area. This market can be a bit cramped and untidy, but it does provide visitors with a rare chance to experience an interesting combination of culture and cuisine that is hard to find anywhere else in the world. Arrange your visit to Parap Market and discover more family-friendly attractions in Darwin using our Darwin trip itinerary maker app.
Create an itinerary including Parap Market
© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors

Tours to Parap Market

FROM $98 BOOK WITH VIATOR Explore Darwin City Sights Including Key Attractions
4.5
Duration: 5 hours
Tours from $98 »

Parap Market reviews

Rate this attraction
TripAdvisor traveler rating
TripAdvisor traveler rating 4.0
296 reviews
Google
4.4
TripAdvisor
  • By wayman1102
    Very small market, maybe 15-20 stalls total, mostly food and a few with handicrafts or clothes. No where for the kids, poorly laid out and no parking. I’d recommend the homemaker village market with.....  more »
  • By H862YImelissab
    Got a cab to the markets excited to see lots of wonderful things. We were all very disappointed. Hardly any crafty type stalls - if you are after tasty south East Asian food then this has a lot to...  more »
See more on TripAdvisor »
Google
  • By Joyce K
    Great Market with lots of South East Asian food. Would recommend the Laksa from Mary's. $10 for a very tasty meal. Bring your own bowl for a bigger portion. The fresh juices were refreshing on a really hot day.
  • By A. CLARK
    Love these markets! It is a little crowded for any parentsthatare bringing a pram, but there is a great range of fresh fruit and veg, smoothies, arts and crafts and local businesses. If you would like to eat some of the delicious hot food, don't forget to bring along your own container . Next time we go we will definitely be packing sunscreen and a water bottle as it is flipping hot
See more on Google »

Plan your trip to Darwin

  • Get a personalized trip
    A complete day by day itinerary
    based on your preferences
  • Customize it
    Refine your trip. We'll find the
    best routes and schedules
  • Book it
    Choose from the best hotels
    and activities. Up to 50% off
  • Manage it
    Everything in one place.
    Everyone on the same page.

Popular things to do in Darwin

©
Nature / Wildlife Tour
Nature & Wildlife Tours
4.9
Duration: 8 hours
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory ©
Specialty Museum
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
Mindil Beach ©
Beach
Mindil Beach
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
Leanyer Recreation Park ©
Park
Leanyer Recreation Park
4.6
Duration: 2 hours

Museums in Darwin

Defence of Darwin Experience ©
Specialty Museum
Defence of Darwin Experience
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility ©
History Museum
RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility
4.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
Darwin Aviation Museum ©
Military Museum
Darwin Aviation Museum
4.6
Duration: 1h 30 min
Darwin Military Museum ©
Military Museum
Darwin Military Museum
4.5
Duration: 2 hours

Wildlife in Darwin

Crocosaurus Cove ©
Wildlife Area
Crocosaurus Cove
4.1
Duration: 2 hours
©
Fishing Charter / Tour
Fishing Charters & Tours
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
Casuarina Coastal Reserve
Wildlife Area
Casuarina Coastal Reserve
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
©
Safari
Safaris
4.5
Duration: 2 hours

Hidden gems in Darwin

©
Photography Tour
Photography Tours
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
East Point Reserve ©
Wildlife Area
East Point Reserve
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
Parliament House ©
Landmark
Parliament House
4.4
Duration: 1h 30 min
Nightcliff Jetty ©
Landmark
Nightcliff Jetty
4.6
Duration: 2 hours

Side trips from Darwin

Territory Wildlife Park ©
Wildlife Area
Territory Wildlife Park
Berry Springs
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
Magnetic Termite Mounds ©
Geologic Formation
Magnetic Termite Mounds
Litchfield National Park
4.2
Duration: 2 hours
Wangi Falls ©
Waterfall
Wangi Falls
Litchfield National Park
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
Nina's Ark Wildlife Sanctuary
Wildlife Area
Nina's Ark Wildlife Sanctuary
Batchelor
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min

Nearby attractions in Darwin

Darwin Waterfront ©
Water Park
Darwin Waterfront
4.3
Duration: 2 hours
Ethical Adventures NT ©
Nature / Wildlife Tour
Ethical Adventures NT
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
Outback Floatplane Adventures
Speed Boats Tour
Outback Floatplane Adventures
4.9
Duration: 4 hours
Offshore Boats - Darwin Reef & Sport Fishing Charters ©
Fishing Charter / Tour
Offshore Boats - Darwin Reef & Sport Fishing Charters
5.0
Duration: 4 hours

Featured attractions

Charter North 4WD Safaris ©
Hiking / Camping Tour
Charter North 4WD Safaris
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
©
Speed Boats Tour
Speed Boats Tours
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
©
Boat Tour
Boat Tours & Water Sports
4.0
Duration: 2 hours
Wave Lagoon ©
Water Park
Wave Lagoon
4.5
Duration: 2 hours

Don't Miss a Thing. See & Do More.

Trips to Parap Market by other users

6 days in Darwin BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA Crocosaurus Cove RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility Darwin Waterfront 23 days in Darwin BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA Lake Alexander Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory 1934 Qantas Hangar 29 days in Darwin BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA Nature & Wildlife Tours Cullen Bay Marina Mindil Beach 59 days in Darwin BY A USER FROM SPAIN Mason Gallery Parliament House Crocosaurus Cove 28 days in Top End BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA Darwin Jabiru (Kakadu National Park) Pine Creek 30 days in Darwin BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA Outstation Gallery - Aboriginal Art from Art Centres 1934 Qantas Hangar Darwin Turf Club