Best Fuel Stations in the Northern Territory

Plan your Territory road trip with confidence. Find fuel stops along the Stuart Highway, Arnhem Highway, and remote outback roads so you never run dry on your adventure.

50 fuel stations spots

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Dunmarra

Remote roadhouse and fuel stop on the Stuart Highway. Essential refuelling point between Daly Waters and Elliott. Basic facilities — fuel, food, accommodation.

640km·Katherine

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Dunmarra Roadhouse

Dunmarra Roadhouse is a fuel stop in the Katherine region, 544km from Darwin. In the NT, fuel stops are more than just petrol — they're rest points, information sources, and sometimes the only services for hundreds of kilometres. Always fill up when you can.

544km·Katherine

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BP Gap Road

BP Gap Road is a fuel stop in the Red Centre region, 1291km from Darwin. In the NT, fuel stops are more than just petrol — they're rest points, information sources, and sometimes the only services for hundreds of kilometres. Always fill up when you can.

1291km·Red Centre

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Shell Katherine Truckstop

Shell Katherine Truckstop is a fuel stop in the Top End region, 268km from Darwin. In the NT, fuel stops are more than just petrol — they're rest points, information sources, and sometimes the only services for hundreds of kilometres. Always fill up when you can.

268km·Top End

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Grove Hill Heritage Hotel

Grove Hill Heritage Hotel is a fuel stop in Katherine's spectacular gorge country — where 13 sandstone gorges, thermal hot springs, and the transition from tropical to arid create landscapes that stop you in your tracks. In the Territory, the golden rule is simple: never pass a fuel station without filling up. Distances between stops can be 200–300km, and running out of fuel in 40°C heat on a remote highway is no joke. Fill up, grab a cold drink, check your tyres, and ask the locals about road conditions ahead. Remote fuel prices are 30–50% higher than Darwin — budget accordingly.

300km·Katherine

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Puma Kununurra

Puma Kununurra — fuel stations in Katherine, 433km from Darwin. A remote outback destination worth the drive.

433km·Katherine

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CGL Fuel

CGL Fuel — fuel stations in Katherine, 434km from Darwin. A remote outback destination worth the drive.

434km·Katherine

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Puma Ord River Roundhouse (& general store)

Puma Ord River Roundhouse (& general store) — fuel stations in Katherine, 433km from Darwin. A remote outback destination worth the drive.

433km·Katherine

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Gulf Mini Mart

Refuel at Gulf Mini Mart in Katherine. On Territory roads, the golden rule is simple: never pass a fuel station without filling up. Distances between stops can be 200–300km, and remote fuel prices are 30–50% higher than in Darwin.

712km·Katherine

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BP Nhulunby

Refuel at BP Nhulunby in Top End. On Territory roads, the golden rule is simple: never pass a fuel station without filling up. Distances between stops can be 200–300km, and remote fuel prices are 30–50% higher than in Darwin.

646km·Top End

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Diesel

Diesel is a fuel stop in the Red Centre region, 1263km from Darwin. In the NT, fuel stops are more than just petrol — they're rest points, information sources, and sometimes the only services for hundreds of kilometres. Always fill up when you can.

1263km·Red Centre

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Wauchope Roadhouse

Wauchope Roadhouse is a fuel stop in the Barkly region, 978km from Darwin. In the NT, fuel stops are more than just petrol — they're rest points, information sources, and sometimes the only services for hundreds of kilometres. Always fill up when you can.

978km·Barkly

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Stuarts Well Roadhouse

Stuarts Well Roadhouse is a fuel stop in the Red Centre region, 1349km from Darwin. In the NT, fuel stops are more than just petrol — they're rest points, information sources, and sometimes the only services for hundreds of kilometres. Always fill up when you can.

1349km·Red Centre

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Puma Fuel

Refuel at Puma Fuel in Darwin. On Territory roads, the golden rule is simple: never pass a fuel station without filling up. Distances between stops can be 200–300km, and remote fuel prices are 30–50% higher than in Darwin.

1km·Darwin

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Wirliyajarrayi Store

Wirliyajarrayi Store is a fuel stop in the Barkly region, 995km from Darwin. In the NT, fuel stops are more than just petrol — they're rest points, information sources, and sometimes the only services for hundreds of kilometres. Always fill up when you can.

995km·Barkly

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Diesel Only

Diesel Only — fuel stations in Red Centre, 1562km from Darwin. A remote outback destination worth the drive.

1562km·Red Centre

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Mataranka Central

Refuel at Mataranka Central in Top End. On Territory roads, the golden rule is simple: never pass a fuel station without filling up. Distances between stops can be 200–300km, and remote fuel prices are 30–50% higher than in Darwin.

364km·Top End

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Timber Creek Roadhouse

Refuel at Timber Creek Roadhouse in Katherine. On Territory roads, the golden rule is simple: never pass a fuel station without filling up. Distances between stops can be 200–300km, and remote fuel prices are 30–50% higher than in Darwin.

358km·Katherine

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Papunya Store

Refuel at Papunya Store in Red Centre. On Territory roads, the golden rule is simple: never pass a fuel station without filling up. Distances between stops can be 200–300km, and remote fuel prices are 30–50% higher than in Darwin.

1199km·Red Centre

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Batchelor General Store

Refuel at Batchelor General Store in Top End. On Territory roads, the golden rule is simple: never pass a fuel station without filling up. Distances between stops can be 200–300km, and remote fuel prices are 30–50% higher than in Darwin.

68km·Top End

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FuelXpress

Refuel at FuelXpress in Darwin. On Territory roads, the golden rule is simple: never pass a fuel station without filling up. Distances between stops can be 200–300km, and remote fuel prices are 30–50% higher than in Darwin.

5km·Darwin

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Central Service Station

Central Service Station is a fuel stop in the Katherine region, 875km from Darwin. In the NT, fuel stops are more than just petrol — they're rest points, information sources, and sometimes the only services for hundreds of kilometres. Always fill up when you can.

875km·Katherine

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Ampol Foodary Eaton McMillans Rd

Ampol Foodary Eaton McMillans Rd is a fuel stop in the Darwin region, just 8km from Darwin. In the NT, fuel stops are more than just petrol — they're rest points, information sources, and sometimes the only services for hundreds of kilometres. Always fill up when you can.

8km·Darwin

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Ampol Diesel Stop

Refuel at Ampol Diesel Stop in Darwin. On Territory roads, the golden rule is simple: never pass a fuel station without filling up. Distances between stops can be 200–300km, and remote fuel prices are 30–50% higher than in Darwin.

9km·Darwin

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Puma Nightcliff

Refuel at Puma Nightcliff in Darwin. On Territory roads, the golden rule is simple: never pass a fuel station without filling up. Distances between stops can be 200–300km, and remote fuel prices are 30–50% higher than in Darwin.

8km·Darwin

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Perrys

Refuel at Perrys in Katherine. On Territory roads, the golden rule is simple: never pass a fuel station without filling up. Distances between stops can be 200–300km, and remote fuel prices are 30–50% higher than in Darwin.

637km·Katherine

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Barkly Homestead

Refuel at Barkly Homestead in Katherine. On Territory roads, the golden rule is simple: never pass a fuel station without filling up. Distances between stops can be 200–300km, and remote fuel prices are 30–50% higher than in Darwin.

966km·Katherine

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Alyangula Fuel Station

Mining town on Groote Eylandt in the Gulf of Carpentaria (900 people). Manganese mining and Aboriginal homeland. Incredible fishing. Permit and flights required.

660km·Top End

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Caltex

Refuel at Caltex in Red Centre. On Territory roads, the golden rule is simple: never pass a fuel station without filling up. Distances between stops can be 200–300km, and remote fuel prices are 30–50% higher than in Darwin.

1289km·Red Centre

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Wirnwirnmila Mary River Road House

Wirnwirnmila Mary River Road House is a fuel stop in the Top End region, 196km from Darwin (about 2h drive). In the NT, fuel stops are more than just petrol — they're rest points, information sources, and sometimes the only services for hundreds of kilometres. Always fill up when you can.

196km·Top End

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Kulgera Roadhouse

Refuel at Kulgera Roadhouse in Red Centre. On Territory roads, the golden rule is simple: never pass a fuel station without filling up. Distances between stops can be 200–300km, and remote fuel prices are 30–50% higher than in Darwin.

1509km·Red Centre

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mount dare

mount dare — fuel stations in Red Centre, 1582km from Darwin. A remote outback destination worth the drive.

1582km·Red Centre

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Tobermorey Station

Tobermorey Station is a fuel stop in the Red Centre region, 1327km from Darwin. In the NT, fuel stops are more than just petrol — they're rest points, information sources, and sometimes the only services for hundreds of kilometres. Always fill up when you can.

1327km·Red Centre

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Noonamah Tavern

Noonamah Tavern is a fuel stop in Darwin's tropical setting — think markets at sunset, waterfront dining, and the kind of multicultural energy that makes the Top End capital unlike anywhere else in Australia. In the Territory, the golden rule is simple: never pass a fuel station without filling up. Distances between stops can be 200–300km, and running out of fuel in 40°C heat on a remote highway is no joke. Fill up, grab a cold drink, check your tyres, and ask the locals about road conditions ahead. Remote fuel prices are 30–50% higher than Darwin — budget accordingly.

40km·Darwin

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Acacia Store & Roadhouse

Acacia Store & Roadhouse is a fuel stop in Darwin's tropical setting — think markets at sunset, waterfront dining, and the kind of multicultural energy that makes the Top End capital unlike anywhere else in Australia. In the Territory, the golden rule is simple: never pass a fuel station without filling up. Distances between stops can be 200–300km, and running out of fuel in 40°C heat on a remote highway is no joke. Fill up, grab a cold drink, check your tyres, and ask the locals about road conditions ahead. Remote fuel prices are 30–50% higher than Darwin — budget accordingly.

40km·Darwin

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Edith Falls Kiosk

Edith Falls Kiosk is a fuel stop in Katherine's spectacular gorge country — where 13 sandstone gorges, thermal hot springs, and the transition from tropical to arid create landscapes that stop you in your tracks. In the Territory, the golden rule is simple: never pass a fuel station without filling up. Distances between stops can be 200–300km, and running out of fuel in 40°C heat on a remote highway is no joke. Fill up, grab a cold drink, check your tyres, and ask the locals about road conditions ahead. Remote fuel prices are 30–50% higher than Darwin — budget accordingly.

300km·Katherine

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Renner Springs

Remote roadhouse marking the traditional boundary between the Top End and the Red Centre. Climate changes noticeably here. Essential fuel stop.

900km·Katherine

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McArthur River Crossing

McArthur River Crossing is located in the remote Gulf/Barkly region of the Northern Territory — one of Australia's last true frontiers. This is genuine outback Australia — vast cattle stations, remote fishing, and landscapes that stretch to infinity. Services are limited, so plan ahead, carry supplies, and tell someone your travel plans.

900km·Barkly

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Roper Highway Junction

Roper Highway Junction is located in the remote Gulf/Barkly region of the Northern Territory — one of Australia's last true frontiers. This is genuine outback Australia — vast cattle stations, remote fishing, and landscapes that stretch to infinity. Services are limited, so plan ahead, carry supplies, and tell someone your travel plans.

900km·Barkly

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King Ash Bay Service Station

King Ash Bay Service Station is a fuel stop in the Katherine region, 719km from Darwin. In the NT, fuel stops are more than just petrol — they're rest points, information sources, and sometimes the only services for hundreds of kilometres. Always fill up when you can.

719km·Katherine

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Shell Coles Express Nightcliff

Shell Coles Express Nightcliff is a fuel stop in the Darwin region, just 8km from Darwin. In the NT, fuel stops are more than just petrol — they're rest points, information sources, and sometimes the only services for hundreds of kilometres. Always fill up when you can.

8km·Darwin

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Buchanan Highway Junction

Buchanan Highway Junction is a fuel stop in Katherine's spectacular gorge country — where 13 sandstone gorges, thermal hot springs, and the transition from tropical to arid create landscapes that stop you in your tracks. In the Territory, the golden rule is simple: never pass a fuel station without filling up. Distances between stops can be 200–300km, and running out of fuel in 40°C heat on a remote highway is no joke. Fill up, grab a cold drink, check your tyres, and ask the locals about road conditions ahead. Remote fuel prices are 30–50% higher than Darwin — budget accordingly.

300km·Katherine

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Caltex Ti Tree

Caltex Ti Tree is a fuel stop in the Red Centre region, 1109km from Darwin. In the NT, fuel stops are more than just petrol — they're rest points, information sources, and sometimes the only services for hundreds of kilometres. Always fill up when you can.

1109km·Red Centre

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Maryvale Station

Refuel at Maryvale Station in Red Centre. On Territory roads, the golden rule is simple: never pass a fuel station without filling up. Distances between stops can be 200–300km, and remote fuel prices are 30–50% higher than in Darwin.

1399km·Red Centre

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Coles Express

Coles Express is a fuel stop in the Top End region, 270km from Darwin. In the NT, fuel stops are more than just petrol — they're rest points, information sources, and sometimes the only services for hundreds of kilometres. Always fill up when you can.

270km·Top End

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Docker River Community Store

Docker River Community Store is a fuel stop in the Red Centre region, 1392km from Darwin. In the NT, fuel stops are more than just petrol — they're rest points, information sources, and sometimes the only services for hundreds of kilometres. Always fill up when you can.

1392km·Red Centre

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Puma

Refuel at Puma in Red Centre. On Territory roads, the golden rule is simple: never pass a fuel station without filling up. Distances between stops can be 200–300km, and remote fuel prices are 30–50% higher than in Darwin.

1293km·Red Centre

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ALPA Kalkaringi Store

ALPA Kalkaringi Store is a fuel stop in the Katherine region, 554km from Darwin. In the NT, fuel stops are more than just petrol — they're rest points, information sources, and sometimes the only services for hundreds of kilometres. Always fill up when you can.

554km·Katherine

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EG Ampol Bakewell

EG Ampol Bakewell is a fuel stop in the Darwin region, just 16km from Darwin. In the NT, fuel stops are more than just petrol — they're rest points, information sources, and sometimes the only services for hundreds of kilometres. Always fill up when you can.

16km·Darwin

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United Winellie

United Winellie is a fuel stop in the Darwin region, just 7km from Darwin. In the NT, fuel stops are more than just petrol — they're rest points, information sources, and sometimes the only services for hundreds of kilometres. Always fill up when you can.

7km·Darwin