LookoutsKatherine
Fig Tree Valley Lookout
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🚗 5h 17min📍 423km💰 Free
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Best Time
May-Sep
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
5h 17min
Access
All vehicles
- Limited or no mobile phone signal
- Carry minimum 3L water per person per day
- Tell someone your plans before departing
Fig Tree Valley Lookout offers panoramic views across the Katherine region, gateway to spectacular gorge country, thermal hot springs, and the transition zone between the tropical Top End and the arid Red Centre. The Territory's lookouts reveal the true scale and beauty of the landscape — from tropical floodplains to desert ranges stretching to the horizon. Best visited at sunrise or sunset for dramatic light. 423km 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.
Explorer Verdict
Free entry
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 Darwin423km
Drive Time5h 17min
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
ParkingViewing Platform
Safety Warnings
• Limited or no mobile phone signal
• Carry minimum 3L water per person per day
• Tell someone your plans before departing
Distance
423km from Darwin
Drive Time
5h 17min
Best Season
May-Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
Safety Warnings
• Limited or no mobile phone signal
• Carry minimum 3L water per person per day
• Tell someone your plans before departing
Distance
423km from Darwin
Drive Time
5h 17min
Best Season
May-Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
Nearby Locations
Sun & light times
Fig Tree Valley Lookout · ACST
Sunrise
05:49
Sunset
18:19
Day length12h 30m
Golden Hour AM
05:49 – 06:17
Golden Hour PM
17:50 – 18:19
Blue Hour AM
05:27 – 05:49
Blue Hour PM
18:19 – 18:41
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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