Swimming HolesTop End
Ŋalarrk (Lonely Beach)
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Best Time
May-Sep
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
8h 2min
Access
All vehicles
Croc Safety: Only swim in designated croc-monitored areas. Check signs before entering any waterway. Report sightings: 1800 453 210.
Crocodiles present in all NT waterwaysSwim only at croc-monitored locations
Ŋalarrk (Lonely Beach) is a natural swimming spot in the lush tropical Top End, home to Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks, ancient wetlands, and some of Australia's most biodiverse landscapes. Crystal-clear water, surrounded by monsoon forest or ancient rock — swimming in the Territory is an experience like nowhere else. Always check that the area is croc-monitored before swimming. 643km from Darwin.
Plan your visit
In a national park, you'll usually need an NT Parks Pass, and campsites & some walks must be booked in advance.
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Best for
Families, dry-season day trips, cooling off
Skip if
It's wet season — most close for floods + crocs
Time needed
1-3 hours
Best season
May-Sep
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin643km
Drive Time8h 2min
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
ParkingSwimming
Safety Warnings
• Crocodiles present in all NT waterways
• Swim only at croc-monitored locations
Distance
643km from Darwin
Drive Time
8h 2min
Best Season
May-Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
Safety Warnings
• Crocodiles present in all NT waterways
• Swim only at croc-monitored locations
Distance
643km from Darwin
Drive Time
8h 2min
Best Season
May-Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
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Sun & light times
Ŋalarrk (Lonely Beach) · ACST
Sunrise
05:43
Sunset
17:34
Day length11h 51m
Golden Hour AM
05:43 – 06:11
Golden Hour PM
17:05 – 17:34
Blue Hour AM
05:21 – 05:43
Blue Hour PM
17:34 – 17:55
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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