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Merl Campground (Kakadu)
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Best Time
Year-round
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
2h 45min
Access
All vehicles
Merl Campground (Kakadu) is located within Kakadu National Park — Australia's largest national park and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Kakadu covers 20,000km² of wetlands, sandstone escarpments, and ancient Aboriginal rock art dating back 20,000+ years. This specific site offers a unique perspective on the park's incredible natural and cultural heritage.
Plan your visit
In a national park, you'll usually need an NT Parks Pass, and campsites & some walks must be booked in advance.
70Strong
Explorer Verdict
Strong pick for camping — well worth the detour.
Best for
Caravanners, self-sufficient travellers
Skip if
You need air-con, showers, or phone signal
Time needed
Overnight to multi-day
Best season
Dry season (May-Oct) recommended
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin250km
Drive Time2h 45min
4WD RequiredNo
Distance
250km from Darwin
Drive Time
2h 45min
Best Season
Year-round
Rating
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Distance
250km from Darwin
Drive Time
2h 45min
Best Season
Year-round
Rating
No reviews yet
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Sun & light times
Merl Campground (Kakadu) · ACST
Sunrise
06:02
Sunset
17:53
Day length11h 51m
Golden Hour AM
06:02 – 06:30
Golden Hour PM
17:24 – 17:53
Blue Hour AM
05:41 – 06:02
Blue Hour PM
17:53 – 18:14
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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