Rest AreasTop End
Manton Dam Wall Picnic Area
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🚗 39 min📍 52km💰 Free
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Best Time
May-Sep
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
39 min
Access
All vehicles
- Check conditions before visiting
Manton Dam Wall Picnic Area is a rest area in the Top End region, 52km 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.
Explorer Verdict
Free 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
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin52km
Drive Time39 min
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
ToiletsParkingShade
Safety Warnings
• Check conditions before visiting
Distance
52km from Darwin
Drive Time
39 min
Best Season
May-Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
Safety Warnings
• Check conditions before visiting
Distance
52km from Darwin
Drive Time
39 min
Best Season
May-Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
Nearby Locations
Sun & light times
Manton Dam Wall Picnic Area · ACST
Sunrise
05:48
Sunset
18:13
Day length12h 25m
Golden Hour AM
05:48 – 06:17
Golden Hour PM
17:45 – 18:13
Blue Hour AM
05:27 – 05:48
Blue Hour PM
18:13 – 18:35
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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