Swimming HolesDarwin$7/adult
Wave Lagoon Darwin
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🚗 5 min📍 2km💰 $7/adult
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Best Time
Year-round
Entry Fee
$7/adult
Drive Time
5 min
Access
All vehicles
Croc Safety: Only swim in designated croc-monitored areas. Check signs before entering any waterway. Report sightings: 1800 453 210.
Lifeguards on dutySafe croc-free swimming
Darwin's only wave pool — croc-free, chlorinated, and right on the waterfront. Waves every 20 minutes. Adjacent to restaurants, bars, and the recreation lagoon.
Plan your visit
In a national park, you'll usually need an NT Parks Pass, and campsites & some walks must be booked in advance.
62Worth it
Explorer Verdict
Solid spot — worth a stop if you're nearby.
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
Year-round
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No editorial bias — pure signal from 0 reviews, 5 facilities, 2 warnings.
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin2km
Drive Time5 min
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
ToiletsCafeLockersParkingLifeguards
Safety Warnings
• Lifeguards on duty
• Safe croc-free swimming
Distance
2km from Darwin
Drive Time
5 min
Best Season
Year-round
Rating
No reviews yet
Safety Warnings
• Lifeguards on duty
• Safe croc-free swimming
Distance
2km from Darwin
Drive Time
5 min
Best Season
Year-round
Rating
No reviews yet
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Sun & light times
Wave Lagoon Darwin · ACST
Sunrise
05:51
Sunset
18:13
Day length12h 22m
Golden Hour AM
05:51 – 06:19
Golden Hour PM
17:45 – 18:13
Blue Hour AM
05:29 – 05:51
Blue Hour PM
18:13 – 18:35
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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