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Mary River National Park
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Best Time
Dry Season (May–Oct)
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
1h 17min
Access
All vehicles
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A remote wetland national park 100km east of Darwin on the Arnhem Highway protecting floodplains, billabongs, and paperbark forests along the Mary River system. The park hosts one of the world's highest concentrations of saltwater crocodiles. Fishing (barramundi) and birdwatching are the main activities. The Mary River catchment has one of the highest densities of saltwater crocodiles in the world. Also one of the best barramundi fishing locations in the NT.
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Explorer Verdict
Solid spot — worth a stop if you're nearby.
Best for
Wildlife watchers, families, first-time NT visitors
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You'd rather explore independently
Time needed
1-2 hours on site
Best season
Dry Season (May–Oct)
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin103km
Drive Time1h 17min
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
Parking
Safety Warnings
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Distance
103km from Darwin
Drive Time
1h 17min
Best Season
Dry Season (May–Oct)
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Safety Warnings
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Distance
103km from Darwin
Drive Time
1h 17min
Best Season
Dry Season (May–Oct)
Rating
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Sun & light times
Mary River National Park · 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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