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Nightcliff Jetty Darwin
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Best Time
All Year
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
6 min
Access
All vehicles
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A 155m pier extending into Darwin Harbour from the Nightcliff foreshore. Popular for fishing (barramundi, bream, mangrove jack), sunset watching, and early morning exercise. The jetty was rebuilt after being destroyed by Cyclone Tracy in 1974. Nightcliff Jetty is one of Darwin's most beloved local fishing spots. The sunset views from the jetty are among the best in the city.
Explorer Verdict
VerifiedFree entry
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
All Year
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin8km
Drive Time6 min
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
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Safety Warnings
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Distance
8km from Darwin
Drive Time
6 min
Best Season
All Year
Rating
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Safety Warnings
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Distance
8km from Darwin
Drive Time
6 min
Best Season
All Year
Rating
No reviews yet
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Sun & light times
Nightcliff Jetty Darwin · ACST
Sunrise
05:39
Sunset
18:25
Day length12h 46m
Golden Hour AM
05:39 – 06:09
Golden Hour PM
17:55 – 18:25
Blue Hour AM
05:16 – 05:39
Blue Hour PM
18:25 – 18:48
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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