Daly River

Dieses Gebiet ist von Darwin aus leicht zu erreichen und ein beliebtes Ziel für Angler und einfache Wochenendausflüge.

Die Siedlung Daly River, oder „Daly“, wie die Einheimischen sie liebevoll nennen, hat etwa 560 Einwohner und liegt 110 Kilometer westlich des Stuart Highway.Die Überquerung des Daly River war traditionell ein Treffpunkt für die einheimischen Aborigines, um Handel zu treiben und Zeremonien abzuhalten.Ende des 19.Jahrhunderts kamen europäische Bauern, Missionare, Bergleute und Hirten.Das Merrepen Art Centre veranstaltet jedes Jahr im Mai oder Juni ein Kunst- und Kulturfestival der Aborigines.Das Festival umfasst Kunstverkäufe und eine Auktion, traditionelle Musik und Tanz, Bush-Tucker-Vorführungen und einen sportlichen Karneval.

Der Daly River selbst ist ein malerischer Gezeitenfluss, Heimat von Süßwasser- und Salzwasserkrokodilen und eine reiche Quelle für Barramundi.Der Daly veranstaltet jährlich zwei große Angelwettbewerbe, den „Barra Classic“ und die „Barra Nationals“.

Bamboo Creek und Horseshoe Billabong sind wunderschöne Orte, um ein Picknick zu machen und die Gesellschaft seltener Vögel und Wallabys zu genießen.Unterkünfte für jeden Geldbeutel gibt es im Daly River Pub, im Banyan Farm Tourist Park, im Daly River Highway Inn und auf der historischen Daly River Mango Farm.Ein drei Kilometer langer Spaziergang rund um die Farm führt zu verschiedenen Billabongs und den Ruinen einer Jesuitenmission aus dem 19.Jahrhundert.

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Yes, camping facilities are available but fees may apply.
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To get to Daly River from Darwin head south along the Stuart Highway until you reach Dorat road. Follow Dorat road onto Daly River road then turn right and follow Wooliana road for 4.2km.
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Take a fishing tour along the Daly River which is well known for being stocked with huge barramundi and the local fishing charters will show you all the hotspots. The Tjuwaliyn (Douglas) Hot Springs are some of the best known springs in the Northern Territory. Experience incredible thermal hot springs or seek out a cooler pool if it’s a warm day. Merrepen Arts is a well-established art centre that feature around 20 aboriginal artists who work to create traditional art and craft pieces.
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Daly River is a part of the Douglas River and Daly River region perfect for outdoor lovers. Located 220km from Darwin, Daly River is a classic NT road trip stop with thermal springs, gorges, walking trails, incredible fishing and iconic historical venues such as the world famous Daly Water’s Pub.
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If you visit in the dry season (May to October), Days are warm and sunny and the nights are cooler. Average daily maximum range from 21C to 32C.
If you visit during the wet season (November to April), Days are more humid with heavy rainfall, expect incredible lighting storms that are captivating to watch. Average daily maximum range from 25C to 33C.
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Humpty Doo is just 38km south of Darwin, see the well-known ‘Boxing Crocodile’ or stop for a meal at the iconic ‘Humpty Doo Tavern’. Howard Springs Nature Park is just 28km South of Darwin and this is a great place to stop for a break, explore the swimming spots or have a meal. There is an abundance of wildlife to see and picnic facilities available. Along the way you will pass Adelaide River located approximately 115kms out of Darwin. The small township is a great place to stop for a meal and has the Adelaide River War Cemetery.
Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Park is 60 km from Katherine and is one of the most spectacular places in the NT, with massive park offers, sensational scenery, amazing aboriginal art and incredible swimming areas. Leliyn (Edith) Falls is not far away and this popular water hole in the Katherine region hosts camping grounds, walking trails and of course incredible places to swim. Past Pine Creek and 130 km from Katherine is the popular Tjuwaliyn/Douglas Hot Springs Park where thermal pools create an oasis for camping and swimming in the surrounding dry woodland.
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Located just outside the Litchfield National Park, Daly River is approximately a 3.5-hour drive from both Darwin and Katherine.