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Kings Creek Walk Trailhead
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Best Time
Year-round
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
17h
Access
All vehicles
Croc Safety: Only swim in designated croc-monitored areas. Check signs before entering any waterway. Report sightings: 1800 453 210.
Pull over at Kings Creek Walk Trailhead in the Red Centre — vast desert landscapes of ancient red rock gorges, sacred Aboriginal sites, and skies so clear you can see the Milky Way with the naked eye. The golden rule on NT roads: stop and rest every two hours. These rest areas exist because they save lives. Take a break from the road, watch the eagles soar overhead, and remember that the journey through the Territory IS the destination. You're a long way from anywhere — enjoy the isolation and check your fuel gauge.
Explorer Verdict
VerifiedFree entry
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
Dry season (May-Oct) recommended
NT Explorer verified
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin1500km
Drive Time17h
4WD RequiredNo
Distance
1500km from Darwin
Drive Time
17h
Best Season
Year-round
Rating
No reviews yet
Distance
1500km from Darwin
Drive Time
17h
Best Season
Year-round
Rating
No reviews yet
Location not verified yet. We haven't been able to confirm this spot against an independent map yet, so treat the pin as approximate and check locally before relying on it.
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Visitor Info
78km
Sun & light times
Kings Creek Walk Trailhead · ACST
Sunrise
05:34
Sunset
18:24
Day length12h 50m
Golden Hour AM
05:34 – 06:04
Golden Hour PM
17:54 – 18:24
Blue Hour AM
05:11 – 05:34
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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