Rest AreasTop End
Manton Dam Picnic Area
0(0 reviews)·53km · 40 min
🚗 40 min📍 53km⭐ 0 (0)💰 Free
Best Time
May-Sep
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
40 min
Access
All vehicles
Check conditions before visiting
Manton Dam Picnic Area is a rest area in the Top End region, 53km from Darwin (about 1h drive). Territory rest areas are essential stops on long outback drives — most have shade shelters, picnic tables, and toilets. Fatigue kills on NT roads, so stop every 2 hours.
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin53km
Drive Time40 min
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
ToiletsParkingShade
Safety Warnings
• Check conditions before visiting
Distance
53km from Darwin
Drive Time
40 min
Best Season
May-Sep
Rating
0/5 (0)
Safety Warnings
• Check conditions before visiting
Distance
53km from Darwin
Drive Time
40 min
Best Season
May-Sep
Rating
0/5 (0)
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Sun & light times
Manton Dam Picnic Area · ACST
Sunrise
06:18
Sunset
17:44
Day length11h 27m
Golden Hour AM
06:18 – 06:48
Golden Hour PM
17:14 – 17:44
Blue Hour AM
05:55 – 06:18
Blue Hour PM
17:44 – 18:07
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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