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Buley Rockhole
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🚗 1h 48min📍 114km💰 Free
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Best Time
May–Sep
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
1h 48min
Access
All vehicles
Croc Safety: Only swim in designated croc-monitored areas. Check signs before entering any waterway. Report sightings: 1800 453 210.
Croc-monitoredSlippery rocksStrong current after rain
Series of cascading rock pools perfect for cooling off. Less dramatic than Florence Falls but arguably more fun — natural spa pools and water slides. Short walk from car park.
Plan your visit
In a national park, you'll usually need an NT Parks Pass, and campsites & some walks must be booked in advance.
55Worth it
Explorer Verdict
Solid spot — worth a stop if you're nearby.
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 Darwin114km
Drive Time1h 48min
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
ToiletsParking
Safety Warnings
• Croc-monitored
• Slippery rocks
• Strong current after rain
Distance
114km from Darwin
Drive Time
1h 48min
Best Season
May–Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
Safety Warnings
• Croc-monitored
• Slippery rocks
• Strong current after rain
Distance
114km from Darwin
Drive Time
1h 48min
Best Season
May–Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
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Sun & light times
Buley Rockhole · ACST
Sunrise
05:58
Sunset
18:06
Day length12h 07m
Golden Hour AM
05:58 – 06:27
Golden Hour PM
17:38 – 18:06
Blue Hour AM
05:37 – 05:58
Blue Hour PM
18:06 – 18:27
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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