Rest AreasTop End
South Alligator River Picnic Area - Kakadu NP
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🚗 2h 16min📍 181km💰 Free
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Best Time
May-Sep
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
2h 16min
Access
All vehicles
Tell someone your plans before departingCheck road conditions: 1800 246 199
Pull over and rest at South Alligator River Picnic Area in Top End. 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. 181km from Darwin (about 2h drive).
55Worth it
Explorer Verdict
Solid spot — worth a stop if you're nearby.
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
May-Sep
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin181km
Drive Time2h 16min
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
ToiletsParkingShade
Safety Warnings
• Tell someone your plans before departing
• Check road conditions: 1800 246 199
Distance
181km from Darwin
Drive Time
2h 16min
Best Season
May-Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
Safety Warnings
• Tell someone your plans before departing
• Check road conditions: 1800 246 199
Distance
181km from Darwin
Drive Time
2h 16min
Best Season
May-Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
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Sun & light times
South Alligator River Picnic Area - Kakadu NP · ACST
Sunrise
06:00
Sunset
17:51
Day length11h 51m
Golden Hour AM
06:00 – 06:28
Golden Hour PM
17:22 – 17:51
Blue Hour AM
05:38 – 06:00
Blue Hour PM
17:51 – 18:12
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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