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Top of Edith Falls Lookout
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Best Time
Year-round
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
3h 30min
Access
All vehicles
Croc Safety: Only swim in designated croc-monitored areas. Check signs before entering any waterway. Report sightings: 1800 453 210.
Top of Edith Falls Lookout is located in the Katherine region — gateway to the spectacular Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge system, thermal hot springs, and the transition zone between the tropical Top End and the arid Red Centre. The Katherine region offers gorge cruises, canoeing, bushwalking, and some of the NT's best hidden swimming spots.
Plan your visit
In a national park, you'll usually need an NT Parks Pass, and campsites & some walks must be booked in advance.
70Strong
Explorer Verdict
Strong pick for swimming holes — well worth the detour.
Best for
Families, dry-season day trips, cooling off
Skip if
It's wet season — most close for floods + crocs
Time needed
1-3 hours
Best season
Dry season (May-Oct) recommended
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin330km
Drive Time3h 30min
4WD RequiredNo
Distance
330km from Darwin
Drive Time
3h 30min
Best Season
Year-round
Rating
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Distance
330km from Darwin
Drive Time
3h 30min
Best Season
Year-round
Rating
No reviews yet
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Sun & light times
Top of Edith Falls Lookout · ACST
Sunrise
05:54
Sunset
18:01
Day length12h 07m
Golden Hour AM
05:54 – 06:22
Golden Hour PM
17:33 – 18:01
Blue Hour AM
05:32 – 05:54
Blue Hour PM
18:01 – 18:22
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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