CampingTop End
King River Rest Area
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Best Time
May-Sep
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
3h 53min
Access
All vehicles
Limited or no mobile phone signalCarry minimum 3L water per person per dayTell someone your plans before departing
King River Rest Area is a campground in the lush tropical Top End, home to Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks, ancient wetlands, and some of Australia's most biodiverse landscapes. Fall asleep under some of the clearest night skies in Australia, wake to birdsong, and spend your days exploring the surrounding bush. Facilities vary — check ahead for availability and bookings during peak dry season.
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Best for
Caravanners, self-sufficient travellers
Skip if
You need air-con, showers, or phone signal
Time needed
Overnight to multi-day
Best season
May-Sep
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Last updated · 2 days agoHow is the 52/100 score calculated?
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin310km
Drive Time3h 53min
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
ToiletsParkingFire PitsWater
Safety Warnings
• Limited or no mobile phone signal
• Carry minimum 3L water per person per day
• Tell someone your plans before departing
Distance
310km from Darwin
Drive Time
3h 53min
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
310km from Darwin
Drive Time
3h 53min
Best Season
May-Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
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Sun & light times
King River Rest Area · ACST
Sunrise
06:04
Sunset
17:45
Day length11h 41m
Golden Hour AM
06:04 – 06:33
Golden Hour PM
17:16 – 17:45
Blue Hour AM
05:42 – 06:04
Blue Hour PM
17:45 – 18:07
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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