Stokes Hill Wharf

Darwin


Squatting on the end of Stokes Hill Wharf is a small food court with around a dozen food counters and outdoor tables lined up along the pier. It's a good place for fish and chips, croc in barbecue sauce, oysters, a stir-fry, a laksa or just a cold sunset beer.


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