HistoricalTop End
Roper River Police Station
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Best Time
May-Sep
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
5h 51min
Access
All vehicles
Limited or no mobile phone signalCarry minimum 3L water per person per dayTell someone your plans before departing
Roper River Police Station is a historical site in the lush tropical Top End, home to Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks, ancient wetlands, and some of Australia's most biodiverse landscapes. The Territory's history spans 65,000 years of Aboriginal culture, European exploration, WWII military operations, and the resilience of frontier communities. 468km from Darwin.
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Best for
History buffs, family education stops
Skip if
You only have time for natural attractions
Time needed
30-60 min
Best season
May-Sep
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin468km
Drive Time5h 51min
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
ParkingInformation Signs
Safety Warnings
• Limited or no mobile phone signal
• Carry minimum 3L water per person per day
• Tell someone your plans before departing
Distance
468km from Darwin
Drive Time
5h 51min
Best Season
May-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
468km from Darwin
Drive Time
5h 51min
Best Season
May-Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
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Sun & light times
Roper River Police Station · ACST
Sunrise
05:53
Sunset
17:41
Day length11h 48m
Golden Hour AM
05:53 – 06:22
Golden Hour PM
17:13 – 17:41
Blue Hour AM
05:32 – 05:53
Blue Hour PM
17:41 – 18:03
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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