Rest AreasTop End
Mary River Crossing
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🚗 1h 15min📍 100km💰 Free
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Best Time
May-Sep
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
1h 15min
Access
All vehicles
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Pull over and rest at Mary River Crossing in Top End. 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. 100km from Darwin (about 1h drive).
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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
May-Sep
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin100km
Drive Time1h 15min
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
ToiletsParkingShade
Safety Warnings
• Check conditions before visiting
Distance
100km from Darwin
Drive Time
1h 15min
Best Season
May-Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
Safety Warnings
• Check conditions before visiting
Distance
100km from Darwin
Drive Time
1h 15min
Best Season
May-Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
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Sun & light times
Mary River Crossing · ACST
Sunrise
06:03
Sunset
17:54
Day length11h 51m
Golden Hour AM
06:03 – 06:32
Golden Hour PM
17:26 – 17:54
Blue Hour AM
05:42 – 06:03
Blue Hour PM
17:54 – 18:15
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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