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McArthur River (Gulf Country)
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Best Time
Dry Season (May–Oct)
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
8h 50min
Access
All vehicles
- Limited phone signal
- Carry 3L water/person/day
A remote river system in the Gulf of Carpentaria catchment, originating in the Barkly Tableland and flowing into the Pellew Island archipelago. Famous for exceptional barramundi fishing and limited access. The McArthur River Mine at Borroloola is one of the world's largest zinc mines. The McArthur River is one of the most remote and fish-dense river systems in the NT. Barramundi fishing here consistently produces trophy-sized fish with minimal fishing pressure.
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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 Darwin707km
Drive Time8h 50min
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
Parking
Safety Warnings
• Limited phone signal
• Carry 3L water/person/day
Distance
707km from Darwin
Drive Time
8h 50min
Best Season
Dry Season (May–Oct)
Rating
No reviews yet
Safety Warnings
• Limited phone signal
• Carry 3L water/person/day
Distance
707km from Darwin
Drive Time
8h 50min
Best Season
Dry Season (May–Oct)
Rating
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Nearby Locations
Sun & light times
McArthur River (Gulf Country) · ACST
Sunrise
05:26
Sunset
17:56
Day length12h 30m
Golden Hour AM
05:26 – 05:55
Golden Hour PM
17:28 – 17:56
Blue Hour AM
05:04 – 05:26
Blue Hour PM
17:56 – 18:18
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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