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Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve
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Best Time
Dry Season (May–Oct)
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
38 min
Access
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A shallow freshwater dam on the Arnhem Highway 70km east of Darwin, built for a failed rice-growing scheme in the 1950s. Now a world-class bird and wildlife site with boardwalks over the dam wall and through dense wetland vegetation. Over 200 bird species recorded. Pythons and water monitors commonly seen on night walks. One of the easiest places in the NT to see a vast quantity and diversity of waterbirds. The evening light over the dam wall is extraordinary.
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Explorer Verdict
Solid spot — worth a stop if you're nearby.
Best for
Wildlife watchers, families, first-time NT visitors
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You'd rather explore independently
Time needed
1-2 hours on site
Best season
Dry Season (May–Oct)
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin51km
Drive Time38 min
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
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Safety Warnings
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Distance
51km from Darwin
Drive Time
38 min
Best Season
Dry Season (May–Oct)
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Safety Warnings
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Distance
51km from Darwin
Drive Time
38 min
Best Season
Dry Season (May–Oct)
Rating
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Sun & light times
Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve · ACST
Sunrise
06:05
Sunset
17:56
Day length11h 51m
Golden Hour AM
06:05 – 06:33
Golden Hour PM
17:27 – 17:56
Blue Hour AM
05:43 – 06:05
Blue Hour PM
17:56 – 18:17
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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