Built in 1942, Manton Dam was Darwin’s first reliable water supply, since replaced by the Darwin River Dam. While Manton Dam’s water is occasionally used in emergencies, today it is a popular recreation area and conservation area. Activities include fishing, boating, water skiing, and jet-skiiing. Saltwater crocodiles are removed from the dam, however, they may … Read more
The railway through Adelaide River was built in the 1880s for the Pine Creek goldfields, later extended to Katherine in 1917 and Birdum Creek in 1929. The Adelaide River Railway Heritage precinct displays equipment from the early days through to when the Adelaide River railway station closed over 90 years after it opened in the … Read more
South of Darwin, military camps were established quickly after the bombing raids on Darwin in 1942. The Miles Camp is one of the camps established as a defence from a possible land attack following the raids. The camp is a short drive off the highway, with the entrance marked with a brown sign, and an … Read more
The Adelaide River War Cemetery was created for the burial of servicemen and women from the area in Northern Territory. It was opened in February 1942 after the Japanese air raids on Darwin. Next to the war cemetery is a civil cemetery. The civil cemetery includes several graves of civilians who lost their lives as … Read more
The Daly River Region is an area located south of the Litchfield National Park . The Daly River is known for its great barramundi fishing.
