LookoutsTop End
Darwin River Dam
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Best Time
May-Sep
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
32 min
Access
All vehicles
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Take in the view from Darwin River Dam in the Top End region. Whether it's ancient gorge country, red desert plains, or tropical coastline, NT lookouts deliver some of the most spectacular vistas in Australia. just 43km 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.
58Worth it
Explorer Verdict
Solid spot — worth a stop if you're nearby.
Best for
Sunset/sunrise viewing, scenic photos
Skip if
Cloudy day or harsh midday
Time needed
15-30 min
Best season
May-Sep
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin43km
Drive Time32 min
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
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Safety Warnings
• Check conditions before visiting
Distance
43km from Darwin
Drive Time
32 min
Best Season
May-Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
Safety Warnings
• Check conditions before visiting
Distance
43km from Darwin
Drive Time
32 min
Best Season
May-Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
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Sun & light times
Darwin River Dam · ACST
Sunrise
06:06
Sunset
17:57
Day length11h 51m
Golden Hour AM
06:06 – 06:34
Golden Hour PM
17:28 – 17:57
Blue Hour AM
05:45 – 06:06
Blue Hour PM
17:57 – 18:18
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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