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Hayes Creek
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🚗 1h 26min📍 115km💰 Free
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Best Time
May-Sep
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
1h 26min
Access
All vehicles
Croc Safety: Only swim in designated croc-monitored areas. Check signs before entering any waterway. Report sightings: 1800 453 210.
- Tell someone your plans before departing
- Check road conditions: 1800 246 199
Roadhouse stop between Darwin and Katherine. Fuel, cold drinks, and crocodile viewing. The croc enclosure is a popular photo stop.
Explorer Verdict
VerifiedFree entryWell equipped
Best for
Long-haul drivers needing a break
Skip if
You're chasing the destination not the journey
Time needed
15-30 min
Best season
May-Sep
NT Explorer verified
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin115km
Drive Time1h 26min
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
ToiletsParkingShade
Safety Warnings
• Tell someone your plans before departing
• Check road conditions: 1800 246 199
Distance
115km from Darwin
Drive Time
1h 26min
Best Season
May-Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
Safety Warnings
• Tell someone your plans before departing
• Check road conditions: 1800 246 199
Distance
115km from Darwin
Drive Time
1h 26min
Best Season
May-Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
Nearby Locations
Sun & light times
Hayes Creek · ACST
Sunrise
05:48
Sunset
18:14
Day length12h 26m
Golden Hour AM
05:48 – 06:16
Golden Hour PM
17:45 – 18:14
Blue Hour AM
05:26 – 05:48
Blue Hour PM
18:14 – 18:35
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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