HistoricalDarwin
The Palmerston Tank
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Best Time
May-Sep
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
11 min
Access
All vehicles
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The Palmerston Tank — historical site in Darwin, 15km from Darwin. The NT's history spans 65,000 years of Indigenous culture, colonial exploration, WWII conflict, and pioneering spirit. Every monument tells a story of resilience.
Explorer Verdict
Free entry
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 Darwin15km
Drive Time11 min
4WD RequiredNo
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Safety Warnings
• Check conditions before visiting
Distance
15km from Darwin
Drive Time
11 min
Best Season
May-Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
Safety Warnings
• Check conditions before visiting
Distance
15km from Darwin
Drive Time
11 min
Best Season
May-Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
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Sun & light times
The Palmerston Tank · ACST
Sunrise
05:49
Sunset
18:14
Day length12h 24m
Golden Hour AM
05:49 – 06:17
Golden Hour PM
17:45 – 18:14
Blue Hour AM
05:28 – 05:49
Blue Hour PM
18:14 – 18:35
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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