Rest AreasRed Centre
Palm Valley Day Use Area
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🚗 16h 18min📍 1304km💰 Free
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Best Time
Apr-Sep
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
16h 18min
Access
All vehicles
- Limited or no mobile phone signal
- Carry minimum 3L water per person per day
- Tell someone your plans before departing
Pull over and rest at Palm Valley Day Use Area in Red Centre. 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. 1304km from Darwin.
Explorer Verdict
Free entryWell equipped
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
Apr-Sep
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin1304km
Drive Time16h 18min
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
ToiletsParkingShade
Safety Warnings
• Limited or no mobile phone signal
• Carry minimum 3L water per person per day
• Tell someone your plans before departing
Distance
1304km from Darwin
Drive Time
16h 18min
Best Season
Apr-Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
Safety Warnings
• Limited or no mobile phone signal
• Carry minimum 3L water per person per day
• Tell someone your plans before departing
Distance
1304km from Darwin
Drive Time
16h 18min
Best Season
Apr-Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
Nearby Locations
Sun & light times
Palm Valley Day Use Area · ACST
Sunrise
05:33
Sunset
18:16
Day length12h 43m
Golden Hour AM
05:33 – 06:03
Golden Hour PM
17:45 – 18:16
Blue Hour AM
05:10 – 05:33
Blue Hour PM
18:16 – 18:39
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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