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Cahills Crossing Viewing Platform
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Best Time
Year-round
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
3h
Access
All vehicles
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 biodiverse landscapes on the planet. On Territory roads, rest areas aren't just convenient — they're essential. Fatigue kills more people than speed on these long, straight highways. Pull over, stretch your legs, have a cuppa, and take in the vastness of the outback. Most have shade shelters, picnic tables, and toilets. Some allow 24-hour stays for overnight camping. A welcome break on the drive.
Explorer Verdict
VerifiedFree entry
Best for
Long-haul drivers needing a break
Skip if
You're chasing the destination not the journey
Time needed
15-30 min
Best season
Dry season (May-Oct) recommended
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin250km
Drive Time3h
4WD RequiredNo
Distance
250km from Darwin
Drive Time
3h
Best Season
Year-round
Rating
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Distance
250km from Darwin
Drive Time
3h
Best Season
Year-round
Rating
No reviews yet
Location not verified yet. We haven't been able to confirm this spot against an independent map yet, so treat the pin as approximate and check locally before relying on it.
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Sun & light times
Cahills Crossing Viewing Platform · ACST
Sunrise
05:33
Sunset
18:25
Day length12h 52m
Golden Hour AM
05:33 – 06:04
Golden Hour PM
17:55 – 18:25
Blue Hour AM
05:10 – 05:33
Blue Hour PM
18:25 – 18:48
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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