Events November 2008

With pressures looming to become more conscious of reducing our carbon footprint and ensuring our practices are minimal impact, many businesses are looking for answers.

The Inaugural Conference on Green Travel, Climate Change and Ecotourism will be a forum in which expert speakers present innovative ideas on how we can best deal with such issues.

The conference will also give you the opportunity to visit one of 2 Regional Theme Streams: Kangaroo island and Fleurieu Pensinsula where you will have hands-on access to adaption strategies used in these regions to combat climate change and ensure the conservation of sensitive environments.

10 am to 3pm. Held in the picturesque Museum Precinct at Territory Craft.

A fishing competition for the whole family to tackle. With the emphasis on the family and junior anglers, the Humminbird Corroboree Park Challenge is a tag and release photo competition. Fish the waters of Hardies Lagoon, Mary River Bridge Lagoon, Shady Camp, Corroboree Park and the East and South Alligator Rivers, while trying to catch the elusive barramundi. Corroboree Park, Hardies Lagoon, Mary River Bridge Lagoon, Shady Camp, East and South Alligator East of the Corroboree Park Tavern Mary River ( Arnhem Highway) Northern Territory, 0886

Events December 2008

Darwin's original Carols By Candlelight is held at the Gardens Amphitheatre on the first Sunday of December each year.

Entry is by gold coin donation, and all proceeds from the night are donated to local charities who in 2008 are: Alzheimers NT, the Diabetes Association of the NT, and the Meleluca Refugee Centre.

Carol's is a much-loved family evening. Bring a blanket, your family, friends and neighbours, put on your best singing voice and be entertained by both fresh new young talent, and seasoned local entertainers.

The 2008 line up includes the Darwin Youth and Essington School Choirs, Lana Kains, Eddie Payne, Claudia-Rose Wood, Sand Williams, Eclipse Duo, George Barker and Mike Foley. Not to mention - Santa who usually pops in to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. The evening will again conclude with a grand finale - Fireworks Spectacular.

Join us for a wonderful community celebration of Christmas - Darwin-style. Gates open at 5.30pm for a 6.30 start and parking is at Mindil Beach. Refreshments, carol books, candles and candle cups are available for sale on the evening. All proceeds from those sales, also go to the charities.

Please note - the Gardens Amphitheatre is now a non-smoking venue.

Events January 2009

Events April 2009

"Hi to the Dry" Craft Fair Sunday 19th April 2009 10.00 am - 3.00pm

Situated in the picutresque Museum Precint surrounding our wonderful premises come and select from a wonderful array of locally made crafts.

There will be pottery, glass, beads, fabrics, soaps, wood and much much more. Food and Drink available.

Events May 2009

Arafura Games is a leading international sporting competition for emerging champions of the Asia-Pacific and beyond.

Since 1991, Arafura Games has been held every two years in the capital of Australia's Northern Territory, Darwin. Unlike other Games, Arafura Games is not designed for current world beaters or Olympic champions, instead it provides a high quality stepping stone for athletes as part of their journey to compete at the highest level.

Arafura Games 2009 has an exciting line up of events across 27 sporting disciplines. For the first time at Arafura Games will include the sports of Darts and Muaythai.

After the success of the inclusion of Oceania Paralympic Championships in Arafura Games 2007, Arafura Games 2009 will again host Paralympic Events in eight sports.

The Northern Territory looks forward to welcoming sporting neighbours from around the world to the forthcoming Arafura Games 2009.

Events July 2009

Sunday 19th July 2009 10.00am - 3.00pm

Situated in the picturesque Museum precint surrounding Territory Craft's fantastic premises is our fun and popular Dragonfly Craft Fair.

Come and browse through a wonderful array of locally handmade crafts and talk to the people that make them. Pottery, glass, beads, jewellery, fabrics, soaps, wood, cards and much much more. Food and Drinks available. A great family day out !!

Events November 2009

Christmas Craft Fair features fantastic array of locally handcrafted wares, perfect for Christmas gifts or just a little something for yourself.

This year stalls include Soaps and oils, an array of jewellery, pottery, glass, woodwork, textiles, cards, art, sculpture and much more.

There will be a sausage sizzle, icy cold drinks, tea, coffee and cakes.

Browse through a wonderful selection of unique local handcrafted items and make your purchases for Christmas.