Rest AreasRed Centre
Marshall River Rest Area
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🚗 16h 11min📍 1294km💰 Free
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Best Time
Apr-Sep
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
16h 11min
Access
All vehicles
Limited or no mobile phone signalCarry minimum 3L water per person per dayTell someone your plans before departing
Pull over and rest at Marshall River Rest Area in Red Centre. 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. 1294km from Darwin.
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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
Apr-Sep
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin1294km
Drive Time16h 11min
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
1294km from Darwin
Drive Time
16h 11min
Best Season
Apr-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
1294km from Darwin
Drive Time
16h 11min
Best Season
Apr-Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
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Sun & light times
Marshall River Rest Area · ACST
Sunrise
05:58
Sunset
17:23
Day length11h 25m
Golden Hour AM
05:58 – 06:29
Golden Hour PM
16:53 – 17:23
Blue Hour AM
05:35 – 05:58
Blue Hour PM
17:23 – 17:46
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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