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Cannon Hill Lookout (Kakadu)
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Best Time
Dry Season (May–Oct)
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
2h 50min
Access
All vehicles
- Limited phone signal
- Carry 3L water/person/day
A short, steep climb to a sandstone platform with expansive views over the East Alligator River floodplain and the Arnhem Land escarpment. The Aboriginal name is unrecorded — the English name refers to a cannon-shaped rock formation. Best at dawn when the floodplain is lit in gold. One of the best accessible viewpoints in the Kakadu border zone, overlooking the vast wetlands and the Arnhem Land plateau.
Plan your visit
In a national park, you'll usually need an NT Parks Pass, and campsites & some walks must be booked in advance.
Explorer Verdict
VerifiedFree entry
Best for
Sunset/sunrise viewing, scenic photos
Skip if
Cloudy day or harsh midday
Time needed
15-30 min
Best season
Dry Season (May–Oct)
NT Explorer verified
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin226km
Drive Time2h 50min
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
Parking
Safety Warnings
• Limited phone signal
• Carry 3L water/person/day
Distance
226km from Darwin
Drive Time
2h 50min
Best Season
Dry Season (May–Oct)
Rating
No reviews yet
Safety Warnings
• Limited phone signal
• Carry 3L water/person/day
Distance
226km from Darwin
Drive Time
2h 50min
Best Season
Dry Season (May–Oct)
Rating
No reviews yet
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Sun & light times
Cannon Hill Lookout (Kakadu) · ACST
Sunrise
05:41
Sunset
18:06
Day length12h 24m
Golden Hour AM
05:41 – 06:10
Golden Hour PM
17:37 – 18:06
Blue Hour AM
05:20 – 05:41
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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