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Shopping

Darwin is no great shakes as a designer shopping venue, except in terms of outback necessities, aboriginal artefacts and surf gear. The main shopping areas are Mitchell Street and the parallel pedestrian precinct of Smith Street. Mitchell Street offers mainly tour agencies, cafes, bars, Internet cafes, aboriginal art and a few other miscellaneous shops. The Smith Street pedestrian precinct is a more relaxing retail environment with fountains, outdoor cafes, bookshops, shoe shops and tourist stores.

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Smith Street

The Smith Street pedestrian precinct is a more relaxing retail environment with fountains, outdoor cafes, bookshops, shoe shops and tourist stores. Unique local specialty buys include the rare pink diamonds from the Argyle Diamond mine at Creative Jewellers and south sea pearls from Paspaley Pearls. Stop by The Bookshop Darwin for your next summer …

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The Didgeridoo Hut

This aboriginal-owned and run shop, workshop and art gallery is about half an hour by car down the Arnhem Highway from Darwin. Exquisite examples of this fascinating handmade aboriginal instrument are for sale, and can be seen in the production process. There is also authentic aboriginal artwork on display, making great souvenirs and …

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Casuarina Square

If you want to go shopping in Darwin, the Casuarina Shopping Mall is a safe bet as the largest shopping centre in the Northern Territory, with over 180 businesses, supermarkets, department stores and a cinema. It is a major weekend gathering point for shopping and …

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Mitchell Street

Mitchell Street offers mainly tour agencies, cafes, bars, aboriginal art galleries and a few other miscellaneous shops. There is also the air-conditioned Mitchell Centre with stores selling jewellery, mobile phones, clothes, photographic equipment and toys, along with Coles 24-hour …

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Surf Dive n Ski

With a branch in the heart of the city, this well-known surf store chain is a must-visit if you ever come to this wonderful part of the country. Come to Surf Dive n Ski to buy a new surfing gear, and take to the waves, or get that effortless, cool beach …

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Sportsgirl

Sportsgirl is a young, trendy store that can be found throughout the whole country. To all fashionistas, this is the place to go for clothes, accessories, shoes and much more. Their location in Darwin can be found at Casuarina …

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Cotton On

This fashion chain is, like Sportsgirl, another well-known brand in Australia. Cotton On was born in 1991 and offers a wide range of cool fashion clothing and accessories for women, men and …

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The N.T. General Store

A few minutes’ walk from Smith Street is The N.T. General Store on Cavenagh Street. This huge store is the best place to buy all your camping, hiking and other outdoor necessities for exploring the harsh Australian …

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Mitchell Centre

The centrally located Mitchell Centre mall offers a good range of shopping options, including shops for health and beauty items, fashion and accessories, electronics and gifts, and more. It also houses numerous restaurants, cafes and ice cream …

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Off Ya Tree

Off Ya Tree is an alternative fashion store, full of unique items, accessories and beauty products that push the boundaries and look like nothing else out there on the market. They also carry jewellery, do body piercings and have a tattoo studio in the …

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The Bookshop Darwin

The largest independent new book store in Northern Territory, The Bookshop Darwin is only a short walk from many other shops and cafes, as well as the state library. Friendly and knowledgeable staff will help you pick a book on the history of the wild Top End, the latest page-turner or a beautiful coffee …

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