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Window on the Wetlands (Beatrice Hill)
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Best Time
Dry Season (May–Oct)
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
40 min
Access
All vehicles
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A visitor centre perched on a hill overlooking the Adelaide River floodplain with panoramic views over the vast Top End wetlands. The centre explains the Top End's wetland ecology and the importance of seasonal flooding. Best at sunset when the floodplain lights up gold. Window on the Wetlands offers the most accessible aerial overview of the Top End's extraordinary floodplain ecosystem. The view from the hill at sunset is exceptional.
Plan your visit
In a national park, you'll usually need an NT Parks Pass, and campsites & some walks must be booked in advance.
Explorer Verdict
VerifiedFree entry
Best for
Sunset/sunrise viewing, scenic photos
Skip if
Cloudy day or harsh midday
Time needed
15-30 min
Best season
Dry Season (May–Oct)
NT Explorer verified
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin53km
Drive Time40 min
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
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Safety Warnings
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Distance
53km from Darwin
Drive Time
40 min
Best Season
Dry Season (May–Oct)
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Safety Warnings
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Distance
53km from Darwin
Drive Time
40 min
Best Season
Dry Season (May–Oct)
Rating
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Sun & light times
Window on the Wetlands (Beatrice Hill) · ACST
Sunrise
05:48
Sunset
18:12
Day length12h 25m
Golden Hour AM
05:48 – 06:16
Golden Hour PM
17:44 – 18:12
Blue Hour AM
05:26 – 05:48
Blue Hour PM
18:12 – 18:34
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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