LookoutsTop End
The Lost City
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Best Time
May-Sep
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
1h 4min
Access
All vehicles
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The Lost City offers panoramic views across 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 lookouts reveal the true scale and beauty of the landscape — from tropical floodplains to desert ranges stretching to the horizon. Best visited at sunrise or sunset for dramatic light. 85km from Darwin (about 1h drive).
Plan your visit
In a national park, you'll usually need an NT Parks Pass, and campsites & some walks must be booked in advance.
58Worth it
Explorer Verdict
Solid spot — worth a stop if you're nearby.
Best for
Sunset/sunrise viewing, scenic photos
Skip if
Cloudy day or harsh midday
Time needed
15-30 min
Best season
May-Sep
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin85km
Drive Time1h 4min
4WD RequiredNo
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Safety Warnings
• Check conditions before visiting
Distance
85km from Darwin
Drive Time
1h 4min
Best Season
May-Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
Safety Warnings
• Check conditions before visiting
Distance
85km from Darwin
Drive Time
1h 4min
Best Season
May-Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
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Sun & light times
The Lost City · ACST
Sunrise
06:07
Sunset
17:57
Day length11h 50m
Golden Hour AM
06:07 – 06:36
Golden Hour PM
17:29 – 17:57
Blue Hour AM
05:46 – 06:07
Blue Hour PM
17:57 – 18:19
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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