Wildlife & ToursRed Centre
World's Oldest Sand Dunes
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Best Time
Apr-Sep
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
17h 51min
Access
All vehicles
- Limited or no mobile phone signal
- Carry minimum 3L water per person per day
- Tell someone your plans before departing
Experience World's Oldest Sand Dunes in the Red Centre — vast desert landscapes of ancient red rock gorges, sacred Aboriginal sites, and skies so clear you can see the Milky Way with the naked eye. The NT's wildlife is extraordinary — from 5-metre saltwater crocs to tiny sugar gliders, from wedge-tailed eagles soaring on thermals to jabirus wading through billabongs. This tour or experience gives you access to some of Australia's most remarkable creatures in their natural habitat. Always follow your guide's instructions — this is wild Australia, not a zoo.
Explorer Verdict
Free entryWell equipped
Best for
Wildlife watchers, families, first-time NT visitors
Skip if
You'd rather explore independently
Time needed
1-2 hours on site
Best season
Apr-Sep
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Best Time to Visit
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin1428km
Drive Time17h 51min
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
ToiletsParkingGift Shop
Safety Warnings
• Limited or no mobile phone signal
• Carry minimum 3L water per person per day
• Tell someone your plans before departing
Distance
1428km from Darwin
Drive Time
17h 51min
Best Season
Apr-Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
Safety Warnings
• Limited or no mobile phone signal
• Carry minimum 3L water per person per day
• Tell someone your plans before departing
Distance
1428km from Darwin
Drive Time
17h 51min
Best Season
Apr-Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
Nearby Locations
Sun & light times
World's Oldest Sand Dunes · ACST
Sunrise
05:39
Sunset
18:24
Day length12h 45m
Golden Hour AM
05:39 – 06:09
Golden Hour PM
17:53 – 18:24
Blue Hour AM
05:15 – 05:39
Blue Hour PM
18:24 – 18:47
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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