Best Rest Areas in the Northern Territory

Take a break on long Territory drives at well-maintained rest areas. Many offer shade shelters, toilets, and picnic tables making them perfect for a quick stop or overnight stay.

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Nourlangie Car Park & Picnic Area

Pull over at Nourlangie Car Park & Picnic Area in the lush Top End — ancient Kakadu wetlands, thundering Litchfield waterfalls, and some of the most biodiverse…

250km·Top End

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Darwin Rest Area

A rest area in the Darwin region, just 7km from Darwin. Territory rest areas are essential stops on long outback drives — most have shade shelters, picnic table…

7km·Darwin

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Barrow Creek Rest Area

Barrow Creek Rest Area is a free rest area along the Northern Territory highway network. Shade shelter, picnic table, and toilet (most sites). The golden rule o…

800km·Barkly

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Wallaby Creek

Wallaby Creek is a rest area in the Red Centre region, 1287km from Darwin. Territory rest areas are essential stops on long outback drives — most have shade she…

1287km·Red Centre

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Marryat Creek Rest Area

Marryat Creek Rest Area — rest areas in Red Centre, 1563km from Darwin. A remote outback destination worth the drive.

1563km·Red Centre

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Ellery Creek Day Use Area

Pull over at Ellery Creek Day Use Area in the Red Centre — vast desert landscapes of ancient red rock gorges, sacred Aboriginal sites, and skies so clear you ca…

1500km·Red Centre

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Alexander Forrest Rest Area

Alexander Forrest Rest Area is a rest area in the Katherine region, 468km from Darwin. Territory rest areas are essential stops on long outback drives — most ha…

468km·Katherine

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Bonney Well Rest Area

Bonney Well Rest Area is a rest area in the Barkly region, 957km from Darwin. Territory rest areas are essential stops on long outback drives — most have shade…

957km·Barkly

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Simpsons Gap Picnic Area

Pull over at Simpsons Gap Picnic Area in the Red Centre — vast desert landscapes of ancient red rock gorges, sacred Aboriginal sites, and skies so clear you can…

1500km·Red Centre

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King River West Rest Area

Pull over and rest at King River West Rest Area in Top End. Free rest areas along NT highways offer shade, basic facilities, and a chance to stretch your legs.…

280km·Top End

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Alex Warne Rest Stop

Pull over and rest at Alex Warne Rest Stop in Red Centre. Free rest areas along NT highways offer shade, basic facilities, and a chance to stretch your legs. So…

1488km·Red Centre

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Lost City 4WD Track (Litchfield)

Lost City 4WD Track (Litchfield) is a highway rest stop in the lush Top End — ancient Kakadu wetlands, thundering Litchfield waterfalls, and some of the most bi…

110km·Top End

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Rest Area

Pull over at Rest Area in the Red Centre — vast desert landscapes of ancient red rock gorges, sacred Aboriginal sites, and skies so clear you can see the Milky…

1301km·Red Centre

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Wangi Falls Picnic Area

Pull over at Wangi Falls Picnic Area in the lush Top End — ancient Kakadu wetlands, thundering Litchfield waterfalls, and some of the most biodiverse landscapes…

110km·Top End

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Picnic Table

Picnic Table is a rest area in the Darwin region, just 10km from Darwin. Territory rest areas are essential stops on long outback drives — most have shade shelt…

10km·Darwin

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Florence Falls Picnic Area

Pull over at Florence Falls Picnic Area in the lush Top End — ancient Kakadu wetlands, thundering Litchfield waterfalls, and some of the most biodiverse landsca…

110km·Top End

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Marla Rest Area

Marla Rest Area is a highway rest stop in the Red Centre — vast desert landscapes of ancient red rock gorges, sacred Aboriginal sites, and skies so clear you ca…

1200km·Red Centre

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Gosse Bluff (crater)

Gosse Bluff (crater) is a rest area in the Red Centre region, 1272km from Darwin. Territory rest areas are essential stops on long outback drives — most have sh…

1272km·Red Centre

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Green Ant Creek Picnic Area

Pull over and rest at Green Ant Creek Picnic Area in Top End. Free rest areas along NT highways offer shade, basic facilities, and a chance to stretch your legs…

84km·Top End

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Hayes Creek Rest Area

Hayes Creek Rest Area is a free rest area along the Northern Territory highway network. Shade shelter, picnic table, and toilet (most sites). The golden rule on…

130km·Katherine

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Alice Springs Rest Area (North)

Alice Springs Rest Area (North) is a free rest area along the Northern Territory highway network. Shade shelter, picnic table, and toilet (most sites). The gold…

800km·Red Centre

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Kings Creek Walk Trailhead

Pull over at Kings Creek Walk Trailhead in the Red Centre — vast desert landscapes of ancient red rock gorges, sacred Aboriginal sites, and skies so clear you c…

1500km·Red Centre

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Attack Creek Rest Area

Pull over at Attack Creek Rest Area in the remote Barkly Tableland — genuine outback country where cattle stations span horizons, ancient rock formations dot th…

800km·Barkly

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Marshall River Rest Area

Pull over and rest at Marshall River Rest Area in Red Centre. Free rest areas along NT highways offer shade, basic facilities, and a chance to stretch your legs…

1294km·Red Centre

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Marryat Creek North Rest Area

Marryat Creek North Rest Area — rest areas in Red Centre, 1556km from Darwin. A remote outback destination worth the drive.

1556km·Red Centre

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Aileron Rest Area

Aileron Rest Area is a free rest area along the Northern Territory highway network. Shade shelter, picnic table, and toilet (most sites). The golden rule on NT…

800km·Red Centre

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Joe Creek Picnic Area

Pull over and rest at Joe Creek Picnic Area in Katherine. Free rest areas along NT highways offer shade, basic facilities, and a chance to stretch your legs. So…

350km·Katherine

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Pine Creek Rest Area

Pine Creek Rest Area is a free rest area along the Northern Territory highway network. Shade shelter, picnic table, and toilet (most sites). The golden rule on…

230km·Katherine

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Ferguson River Rest Area

Ferguson River Rest Area is a free rest area along the Northern Territory highway network. Shade shelter, picnic table, and toilet (most sites). The golden rule…

800km·Katherine

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Tennant Creek Rest Area (South)

Tennant Creek Rest Area (South) is a free rest area along the Northern Territory highway network. Shade shelter, picnic table, and toilet (most sites). The gold…

800km·Barkly

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Dunmarra Rest Area

Dunmarra Rest Area is a free rest area along the Northern Territory highway network. Shade shelter, picnic table, and toilet (most sites). The golden rule on NT…

800km·Barkly

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Taylor Creek Rest Area

Taylor Creek Rest Area is a rest area in the Barkly region, 1037km from Darwin. Territory rest areas are essential stops on long outback drives — most have shad…

1037km·Barkly

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Mount Stuart Reserve

Mount Stuart Reserve is a rest area in the Barkly region, 1093km from Darwin. Territory rest areas are essential stops on long outback drives — most have shade…

1093km·Barkly

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Palm Valley Day Use Area

Pull over and rest at Palm Valley Day Use Area in Red Centre. Free rest areas along NT highways offer shade, basic facilities, and a chance to stretch your legs…

1304km·Red Centre

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Manton Dam Picnic Area

Manton Dam Picnic Area is a rest area in the Top End region, 53km from Darwin (about 1h drive). Territory rest areas are essential stops on long outback drives…

53km·Top End

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Yellow Water Boardwalk

Yellow Water Boardwalk is a highway rest stop in the lush Top End — ancient Kakadu wetlands, thundering Litchfield waterfalls, and some of the most biodiverse l…

250km·Top End

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Cahills Crossing Viewing Platform

Cahills Crossing Viewing Platform is a highway rest stop in the lush Top End — ancient Kakadu wetlands, thundering Litchfield waterfalls, and some of the most b…

250km·Top End

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Mamukala Wetlands Bird Hide

Mamukala Wetlands Bird Hide is a highway rest stop in the lush Top End — ancient Kakadu wetlands, thundering Litchfield waterfalls, and some of the most biodive…

250km·Top End

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Ubirr Car Park & Sunset Viewing

Pull over at Ubirr Car Park & Sunset Viewing in the lush Top End — ancient Kakadu wetlands, thundering Litchfield waterfalls, and some of the most biodiverse la…

250km·Top End

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Picnic Table & BBQ

Pull over and rest at Picnic Table & BBQ in Darwin. Free rest areas along NT highways offer shade, basic facilities, and a chance to stretch your legs. Some all…

9km·Darwin

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Jungle Picnic Area

Jungle Picnic Area is a rest area in the Darwin region, just 12km from Darwin. Territory rest areas are essential stops on long outback drives — most have shade…

12km·Darwin

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Wauchope Rest Area

Pull over and rest at Wauchope Rest Area in Barkly. Free rest areas along NT highways offer shade, basic facilities, and a chance to stretch your legs. Some all…

978km·Barkly

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East Baines River Rest Area

East Baines River Rest Area is a rest area in the Katherine region, 378km from Darwin. Territory rest areas are essential stops on long outback drives — most ha…

378km·Katherine

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The Knoll

Pull over and rest at The Knoll in Red Centre. Free rest areas along NT highways offer shade, basic facilities, and a chance to stretch your legs. Some allow 24…

1286km·Red Centre

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McLaren Creek Rest Area

Pull over at McLaren Creek Rest Area in the remote Barkly Tableland — genuine outback country where cattle stations span horizons, ancient rock formations dot t…

800km·Barkly

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Lasseter Highway Rest Area

Lasseter Highway Rest Area is a free rest area along the Northern Territory highway network. Shade shelter, picnic table, and toilet (most sites). The golden ru…

800km·Red Centre

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Stuarts Well Rest Area

Stuarts Well Rest Area is a free rest area along the Northern Territory highway network. Shade shelter, picnic table, and toilet (most sites). The golden rule o…

800km·Red Centre

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Dripstone Beach

Pull over and rest at Dripstone Beach in Darwin. Free rest areas along NT highways offer shade, basic facilities, and a chance to stretch your legs. Some allow…

12km·Darwin

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Walker Creek Day Use Area

Walker Creek Day Use Area is a rest area in the Top End region, 70km from Darwin (about 1h drive). Territory rest areas are essential stops on long outback driv…

70km·Top End

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Avon Downs Rest Area

Avon Downs Rest Area is a rest area in the Barkly region, 1099km from Darwin. Territory rest areas are essential stops on long outback drives — most have shade…

1099km·Barkly