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Major city · Australia

Adelaide River

Stop 1.5 h south of Darwin for the war cemetery and a crocodile cruise, then push on to Pine Creek or Katherine: one night, not a base.

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Adelaide River is a Stuart Highway township of about 350 people, 110 km south of Darwin, with a WWII war cemetery, a historic railway precinct and the jumping-crocodile cruises on the river. It has a pub, a caravan park and a station stay, so most travellers use it as a single overnight on the Darwin–Katherine run rather than a destination in itself.

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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
AUD
Best months
May–Sep (Dry)
avoid Dec–Mar (Wet: heat, humidity, road and cruise disruptions)
Airports
DRW · PCP
Nights
1
Rules in force · 7
  • Oceania ↗Oceania's island states guard their farms and reefs at the border: tick 'yes' on the arrival card for any food, plant, animal product, soil or used outdoor gear, and let the officer decide.
  • Oceania ↗Across the tropical South Pacific, cyclones are possible from November to April: choose insurance that covers weather delays and keep one spare night before a long-haul departure.
  • Australia and New Zealand ↗Both countries drive on the left, with long distances between fuel stops in the outback and on New Zealand's back roads; fatigue causes more visitor crashes than speed.
  • Australia ↗Almost every visitor needs a visa or an electronic authorisation (ETA or eVisitor, depending on passport) before boarding: apply only through the official Department of Home Affairs site or the official AustralianETA app, and check the rules for your passport.
  • Australia ↗Declare all food, plant material, seeds, wood and animal products on your arrival declaration; undeclared items can bring on-the-spot fines or visa cancellation. When unsure, declare it.
  • Australia ↗Drive on the left. An overseas licence in English (or with an official translation or International Driving Permit) is accepted for visitors; check the state rules and your rental contract.
  • Australia ↗Swim between the red and yellow flags on patrolled beaches; rip currents cause most beach drownings.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Adelaide River000 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance000
  • From a mobile112

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Adelaide River, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeA$4–6 (≈ US$3–4)
  • Beerschooner at the pub / can at the roadhouseA$8–12 (≈ US$6–8)A$6–9 (≈ US$4–6)
  • Budget bedCaravan or camping site, a night, per personA$25 (≈ US$17)
  • Mid-range bedBudget room (Stockmen Quarters style), a night, per roomA$110 (≈ US$75)
  • High-end bedBudget room (Stockmen Quarters style), a night, per roomA$150 (≈ US$100)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget A$80 (≈ US$55) · Mid A$150 (≈ US$100) · High A$280 (≈ US$190)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Adelaide River War CemeteryJumping crocodile cruisesHistoric railway precinctWWII military history
Airports
DRW Darwin International (About 1.5 h north by car on the Stuart Highway; the usual arrival point.) · PCP Pine Creek Airport (Small strip about 45 min south; check whether it takes your flight.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    34°C (93°F)

  5. May

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    34°C (93°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    35°C (95°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    35°C (95°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Oct (35°C (95°F)), coolest Jul (16°C (61°F) low), wettest Jan (20 rain days), driest Jun (1). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Adelaide River: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

33°C (91°F)

25°C (77°F)

20 rd

Feb

33°C (91°F)

25°C (77°F)

19 rd

Mar

33°C (91°F)

24°C (75°F)

17 rd

Apr

34°C (93°F)

23°C (73°F)

8 rd

May

33°C (91°F)

20°C (68°F)

3 rd

Jun

31°C (88°F)

17°C (63°F)

1 rd

Jul

31°C (88°F)

16°C (61°F)

1 rd

Aug

32°C (90°F)

17°C (63°F)

1 rd

Sep

34°C (93°F)

20°C (68°F)

2 rd

Oct

35°C (95°F)

23°C (73°F)

6 rd

Nov

35°C (95°F)

24°C (75°F)

12 rd

Dec

34°C (93°F)

25°C (77°F)

18 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

You need a car. The Stuart Highway runs through the town, the sights sit 2–5 km apart and there is no local bus. Most travellers arrive on the Darwin–Katherine drive or on a day tour from Darwin.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Pine Creek

go

Door to door: About 45 min each way

Stuart Highway south by car

Gold-rush railway heritage and a pub; pairs well with the drive south.

Humpty Doo

go

Door to door: About 45 min each way

Stuart Highway north by car

Pub stop on the way to or from Darwin.

Katherineovernight

Door to door: About 2 h each way

Stuart Highway south by car

Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep there instead.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Township on the Stuart Highway

Pub, roadhouse and caravan park within walking distance of the highway; best for one night with a car.

Mount Bundy Station

Working station stay on the Adelaide River, about 10 min off the highway; homestead rooms, budget quarters and camping.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
A$80–140 (≈ US$55–95) excl. bed
Mid
A$140–250 (≈ US$95–170) excl. bed
High
A$250 (≈ US$170)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Homestead or motel double1 × 1 night × A$200A$200
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × A$150A$300
Jumping crocodile cruise2 × A$50A$100
Fuel, Darwin to Katherine and back1 × A$120A$120
eSIM, about a week of data2 × A$25A$50
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeA$77
Trip total≈ A$424 per person per day, bed includedA$847≈ US$600

2026 estimate in Australian dollars; fuel and tours excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

CoffeeA$4–6 (≈ US$3–4)
Pub counter mealA$25–40 (≈ US$17–30)
Beer: schooner at the pub / can at the roadhouseA$8–12 (≈ US$6–8) / A$6–9 (≈ US$4–6)
Jumping crocodile cruiseA$40–65 (≈ US$30–45)
Caravan or camping site, per nightA$25–60 (≈ US$17–40)
Fuel, per litreA$1.80–2.20 (≈ US$2)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Low crime, high nature risk. The real dangers are crocodiles in the river, Wet-season flooding and long drives with patchy phone coverage: stay back from the water, check road conditions and carry water.
  • Saltwater crocodiles are in the river and its creeks: do not swim, fish close to the bank or camp on the water's edge.
  • The Wet (Dec–Mar) brings flooding and road closures on the highway and side roads; check road conditions before driving.
  • Distances are long and mobile coverage is patchy outside town: carry water and fuel up when you can.
  • Crocodile cruises and some sights run on set departure times and close in the Wet: book ahead and confirm before you drive out.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
000
From a mobile
112

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To this address, pleaseTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance000
  • From a mobile112

Embassy

No consulates in town; embassies and consulates-general are in Canberra, Sydney and Darwin (check the one for your country).

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Jumping crocodile cruise: about A$40–65 (≈ US$30–45), 1–1.5 h on the water
  • Fuel, Darwin to Adelaide River: about A$25–35 (≈ US$17–25) each way

Say or show

  • How far is it? — How far is it?
  • Where's the fuel? — Where is the fuel?
  • Can you swim here? — Is it safe to swim?
  • Thanks — Thank you

Crocodile country: never enter the water or stand on the bank.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Adelaide River. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sep (Dry) · avoid Dec–Mar (Wet: heat, humidity, road and cruise disruptions) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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