Darwin Events Calendar

April
Mindil Beach markets 29th April to 28th October
These world famous markets operate every Thursday and Sunday evenings. Come and enjoy Darwin’s famous sunsets and stroll through the incredible markets and taste the vast array of tempting food

April 9th to 11th Superbikes championship  Round 2
The Hiwayinn is the closest motel to the famous Hidden Valley Raceway. We have ample off street parking for trucks and trailers

April 20th to 27th NT Barramundi Classic
The Bara classic is held on the unspoilt Daly River approx 200 km from Darwin. If you are arriving on early morning flight and want a room, no problem just give us a call for check in details

May
May 2nd to 9th Barra Nationals
The XXXX Gold Barra Nationals again held on the Daly river at the Banyon Farm

May 14th Fred’s Pass Rural Show
A most interesting rural show held at Fred’s Pass Reserve

May 22nd Bass in the Grass
This music festival is a highlight in the Darwin Calender and is held in the beautiful George Brown Botanic Gardens Amphitheatre

June
June 17th to 19th Aussiemove Nitro International challenge
6th Annual Nitro Challenge Australia’s richest Radio controlled motorsport Held at Menuir st Winnellie which is only 1km from the Hiwayinn

June 18th to 20th V8 Supercar Championship
One of the most exciting events held in Darwin each year. Held at the Hidden Valley Raceway. The Hiway Inn is the closest Motel to the raceway with plenty of off street parking. Be sure to book early as accommodation will be hard to get.

July
July 23rd to 25th Royal Darwin Show
It’s Show time Come and visit the biggest family event in Darwin’s busy calendar. The Hiway Inn is only 2 km from the Darwin showground

August
August 2nd The Darwin Cup
The Darwin cup carnival week concludes with the running of the Darwin Cup. We advise early bookings of accommodation at the Hiwayinn for the very busy week

August 8th Beer can Regatta
A must do Event great fun for all the family held at the Mindil Beach

August 12th to 19th The Darwin Festival
The festival is a great mixture of entertainment and is getting great reviews each year