Rest AreasTop End
King River West Rest Area
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🚗 3h 30min📍 280km💰 Free
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Best Time
May-Sep
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
3h 30min
Access
All vehicles
Limited or no mobile phone signalCarry minimum 3L water per person per dayTell someone your plans before departing
Pull over and rest at King River West Rest Area in Top End. 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. 280km from Darwin.
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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
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin280km
Drive Time3h 30min
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
280km from Darwin
Drive Time
3h 30min
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
280km from Darwin
Drive Time
3h 30min
Best Season
May-Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
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Sun & light times
King River West Rest Area · ACST
Sunrise
06:03
Sunset
17:51
Day length11h 48m
Golden Hour AM
06:03 – 06:31
Golden Hour PM
17:22 – 17:51
Blue Hour AM
05:41 – 06:03
Blue Hour PM
17:51 – 18:13
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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