South Alligator River Crossing

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Best Time

Dry Season (May–Oct)

Entry Fee

Free

Drive Time

2h 14min

Access

All vehicles

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The highway bridge over the South Alligator River on the Arnhem Highway, 40km inside Kakadu. This is one of the most crocodile-dense river crossings in Australia — it's common to see 5–10 saltwater crocodiles basking on the banks from the bridge. No swimming. A viewing platform has been installed. The South Alligator River crossing is one of the best places in Australia to observe saltwater crocodiles in the wild from a safe vantage point.

Explorer Verdict

VerifiedFree entry

Best for

Wildlife watchers, families, first-time NT visitors

Skip if

You'd rather explore independently

Time needed

1-2 hours on site

Best season

Dry Season (May–Oct)

NT Explorer verified

Last updated · 10 days ago

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