Swimming HolesDarwin
Lake Alexander Beach
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Best Time
May-Sep
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
5 min
Access
All vehicles
Croc Safety: Only swim in designated croc-monitored areas. Check signs before entering any waterway. Report sightings: 1800 453 210.
- Crocodiles present in all NT waterways
- Swim only at croc-monitored locations
Lake Alexander Beach is a natural swimming spot in the tropical capital of the Northern Territory, known for its multicultural food scene, stunning sunsets over the Timor Sea, and proximity to world-class national parks. Crystal-clear water, surrounded by monsoon forest or ancient rock — swimming in the Territory is an experience like nowhere else. Always check that the area is croc-monitored before swimming. just 6km from Darwin.
Plan your visit
In a national park, you'll usually need an NT Parks Pass, and campsites & some walks must be booked in advance.
Explorer Verdict
Free entry
Best for
Families, dry-season day trips, cooling off
Skip if
It's wet season — most close for floods + crocs
Time needed
1-3 hours
Best season
May-Sep
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin6km
Drive Time5 min
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
ParkingSwimming
Safety Warnings
• Crocodiles present in all NT waterways
• Swim only at croc-monitored locations
Distance
6km from Darwin
Drive Time
5 min
Best Season
May-Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
Safety Warnings
• Crocodiles present in all NT waterways
• Swim only at croc-monitored locations
Distance
6km from Darwin
Drive Time
5 min
Best Season
May-Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
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Sun & light times
Lake Alexander Beach · ACST
Sunrise
05:43
Sunset
18:21
Day length12h 39m
Golden Hour AM
05:43 – 06:12
Golden Hour PM
17:52 – 18:21
Blue Hour AM
05:20 – 05:43
Blue Hour PM
18:21 – 18:44
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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