Swimming HolesDarwin

Fannie Bay Beach

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🚗 8 min📍 4km💰 Free

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Best Time

Year-round

Entry Fee

Free

Drive Time

8 min

Access

All vehicles

Croc Safety: Only swim in designated croc-monitored areas. Check signs before entering any waterway. Report sightings: 1800 453 210.

Sheltered beach in Darwin's inner suburbs, patrolled Monday to Wednesday 2-6pm during dry season (June-September). Close to the Museum & Art Gallery of NT. Good for kids due to calm waters. Spectacular sunsets. Croc and stinger nets installed seasonally.

Plan your visit

In a national park, you'll usually need an NT Parks Pass, and campsites & some walks must be booked in advance.

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Explorer Verdict

VerifiedFree entry

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

Dry season (May-Oct) recommended

NT Explorer verified

Last updated · 2 months ago

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