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Mary River - Shady Camp
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🚗 1h 20min📍 100km💰 Free🚙 4WD Required
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Best Time
Feb–May
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
1h 20min
Access
4WD Required
- World's highest crocodile density
- NEVER approach water's edge
- 4WD essential
- Tidal — check tide times
The most famous barra fishing spot in the NT. Run-off produces incredible fishing. The boat ramp area has more saltwater crocodiles than almost anywhere else on Earth. Serious fishing territory.
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Explorer Verdict
VerifiedFree entry4WD only
Best for
Barra hunters, boat owners, early risers
Skip if
No vessel or licence
Time needed
1-2 hours on site
Best season
Feb–May
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Best Time to Visit
Feb–May
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin100km
Drive Time1h 20min
4WD RequiredYes
Facilities
Boat RampBasic Facilities
Safety Warnings
• World's highest crocodile density
• NEVER approach water's edge
• 4WD essential
• Tidal — check tide times
Distance
100km from Darwin
Drive Time
1h 20min
Best Season
Feb–May
Rating
No reviews yet
Safety Warnings
• World's highest crocodile density
• NEVER approach water's edge
• 4WD essential
• Tidal — check tide times
Distance
100km from Darwin
Drive Time
1h 20min
Best Season
Feb–May
Rating
No reviews yet
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Sun & light times
Mary River - Shady Camp · ACST
Sunrise
05:39
Sunset
18:18
Day length12h 39m
Golden Hour AM
05:39 – 06:09
Golden Hour PM
17:49 – 18:18
Blue Hour AM
05:17 – 05:39
Blue Hour PM
18:18 – 18:41
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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