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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 signal
- Carry minimum 3L water per person per day
- Tell 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.
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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Best Time to Visit
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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
Nearby Locations
North Bank
Camping
29km
Red Rooster
Food & Drink
30km
Jen's Kitchen
Food & Drink
32km
Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge)
National Parks
54km
Sun & light times
King River West Rest Area · ACST
Sunrise
05:30
Sunset
18:24
Day length12h 54m
Golden Hour AM
05:30 – 06:00
Golden Hour PM
17:54 – 18:24
Blue Hour AM
05:07 – 05:30
Blue Hour PM
18:24 – 18:47
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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