ダーウィンから簡単にアクセスできるこのエリアは、漁師や週末の旅行に人気の場所です。
デイリーリバーの集落、または地元の人々が愛情を込めて言及している「デイリー」は、人口が約560人で、スチュアートハイウェイから西に110キロ離れた場所にあります。デイリーリバーの交差点は、伝統的に地元のアボリジニの人々が交易や儀式を行うための待ち合わせ場所でした。 1800年代の終わりまでに、ヨーロッパの農民、宣教師、鉱夫、牧畜民が到着しました。メレペンアートセンターでは、毎年5月または6月にアボリジニの芸術と文化の祭典を開催しています。フェスティバルには、アートの販売とオークション、伝統的な音楽とダンス、ブッシュタッカーの展示、スポーツカーニバルが含まれます。
デイリーリバー自体は絵のように美しい感潮河川であり、淡水と塩水の両方のワニが生息し、バラマンディが豊富にあります。デイリーは毎年2つの主要な釣り大会、「バラクラシック」と「バラナショナル」を開催しています。
バンブークリークとホースシュービラボングは、ピクニックをしたり、珍しい鳥やワラビーと一緒に楽しんだりするのに最適なスポットです。すべての予算に対応する宿泊施設は、デイリーリバーパブ、バニヤンファームツーリストパーク、デイリーリバーハイウェイイン、歴史的なデイリーリバーマンゴーファームで利用できます。農場を3km歩くと、さまざまなビラボンや1800年代に建てられたイエズス会のミッションの遺跡があります。
ダリー・リバーの見どころ＆体験
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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.
For more weather information click here.
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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.