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Rest AreasKatherine
Joe Creek Picnic Area
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🚗 4h 23min📍 350km💰 Free
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Best Time
May-Sep
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
4h 23min
Access
All vehicles
Croc Safety: Only swim in designated croc-monitored areas. Check signs before entering any waterway. Report sightings: 1800 453 210.
- Limited or no mobile phone signal
- Carry minimum 3L water per person per day
- Tell someone your plans before departing
Pull over and rest at Joe Creek Picnic Area in Katherine. Free rest areas along NT highways offer shade, basic facilities, and a chance to stretch your legs. Some allow 24-hour stays for overnight camping. 350km from Darwin.
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 Darwin350km
Drive Time4h 23min
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
ToiletsParkingShade
Safety Warnings
• Limited or no mobile phone signal
• Carry minimum 3L water per person per day
• Tell someone your plans before departing
Distance
350km from Darwin
Drive Time
4h 23min
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
350km from Darwin
Drive Time
4h 23min
Best Season
May-Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
Nearby Locations
Victoria River Roadhouse Motel
Accommodation
5.3km
Victoria River Roadhouse
Camping
5.4km
Sullivan Creek Campground
Camping
21km
Judbarra/Gregory National Park
Wildlife & Tours
21km
Sun & light times
Joe Creek Picnic Area · ACST
Sunrise
05:32
Sunset
18:30
Day length12h 59m
Golden Hour AM
05:32 – 06:02
Golden Hour PM
18:00 – 18:30
Blue Hour AM
05:08 – 05:32
Blue Hour PM
18:30 – 18:54
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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