Rest AreasRed Centre
Rest Area
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🚗 16h 16min📍 1301km💰 Free
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Best Time
Apr-Sep
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
16h 16min
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 at Rest Area in the Red Centre — vast desert landscapes of ancient red rock gorges, sacred Aboriginal sites, and skies so clear you can see the Milky Way with the naked eye. The golden rule on NT roads: stop and rest every two hours. These rest areas exist because they save lives. Take a break from the road, watch the eagles soar overhead, and remember that the journey through the Territory IS the destination. You're a long way from anywhere — enjoy the isolation and check your fuel gauge.
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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Best Time to Visit
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin1301km
Drive Time16h 16min
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
1301km from Darwin
Drive Time
16h 16min
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
1301km from Darwin
Drive Time
16h 16min
Best Season
Apr-Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
Nearby Locations
Sun & light times
Rest Area · ACST
Sunrise
05:31
Sunset
18:13
Day length12h 43m
Golden Hour AM
05:31 – 06:01
Golden Hour PM
17:43 – 18:13
Blue Hour AM
05:08 – 05:31
Blue Hour PM
18:13 – 18:37
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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