HistoricalKatherine
Battery Hill Mining Centre
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Best Time
May-Sep
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
10h 57min
Access
All vehicles
Limited or no mobile phone signalCarry minimum 3L water per person per dayTell someone your plans before departing
Battery Hill Mining Centre is a historical site in the Katherine region, gateway to spectacular gorge country, thermal hot springs, and the transition zone between the tropical Top End and the arid Red Centre. The Territory's history spans 65,000 years of Aboriginal culture, European exploration, WWII military operations, and the resilience of frontier communities. 876km from Darwin.
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Best for
History buffs, family education stops
Skip if
You only have time for natural attractions
Time needed
30-60 min
Best season
May-Sep
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin876km
Drive Time10h 57min
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
ParkingInformation Signs
Safety Warnings
• Limited or no mobile phone signal
• Carry minimum 3L water per person per day
• Tell someone your plans before departing
Distance
876km from Darwin
Drive Time
10h 57min
Best Season
May-Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
Safety Warnings
• Limited or no mobile phone signal
• Carry minimum 3L water per person per day
• Tell someone your plans before departing
Distance
876km from Darwin
Drive Time
10h 57min
Best Season
May-Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
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Sun & light times
Battery Hill Mining Centre · ACST
Sunrise
05:58
Sunset
17:39
Day length11h 42m
Golden Hour AM
05:58 – 06:27
Golden Hour PM
17:10 – 17:39
Blue Hour AM
05:35 – 05:58
Blue Hour PM
17:39 – 18:02
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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