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Northern Territory » Adelaide River (Arnhem Highway)

The stunning Adelaide River snakes its way south from the Van Diemen Gulf at Djukbinj National Park to the Adelaide River Settlement on the Stuart Highway. The river is best known for its exciting ‘jumping crocodile’ cruises. Just an hour’s drive south of Darwin, turn left at Beatrice Hill on the Arnhem Highway and follow the signs to any of several ‘jumping crocodile’ theme cruises. Watch crocodiles being fed and encouraged to jump high in the air.

The river is also home to a multitude of unique birdlife. The Adelaide River settlement is situated on the banks of the river, 114 kilometres south of Darwin. The scenic village has a rich history. During World War II the area was the site of a major military headquarters.

Temperatures for Adelaide River (Arnhem Highway)
Adelaide River (Arnhem Highway) has hot summer temperatures. The summer high temperature for Adelaide River (Arnhem Highway) is approximately 34 °c. The summer low temperature is approximately 24 °c. Adelaide River (Arnhem Highway) has warm winter temperatures. The winter high temperature for Adelaide River (Arnhem Highway) is approximately 33 °c. The winter low temperature is approximately 16 °c.

MONTH	LOW °c	HIGH °c
January	24	34
February	24	34
March	24	33
April	24	32
May	22	32
June	20	30
July	19	30
August	20	31
September	23	32
October	25	33
November	25	33
December	25	34

Attractions
Adelaide River Attractions : Litchfield National Park
Arnhem Attractions : Arnhem Land
Batchelor Attractions : Litchfield National Park
Berry Springs Attractions
Howard Springs Attractions
Humpty Doo Attractions
Jabiru Attractions : Kakadu National Park
McMinns Lagoon Attractions
Nhulunbuy Attractions : Gove Peninsula
Noonamah Attractions
Palmerston Attractions
Pine Creek Attractions
Wadeye Attractions

Events
Adelaide River NT Country Music Talent Quest (EVENT)
DATE / TIME: 07 June 2008 - 07 June 2008 (TBA)
LOCATION: Adelaide River, Litchfield National Park, Northern Territory - Australia
DESCRIPTION: Enjoy true country hospitality and a toe-tapping day of outback country music. From all over the Territory and interstate, entrants make the trek to Adelaide River, to be part of the only Country Music Association of Australia recognised NT country music talent quest. Entrants from 5 to 70 take part ...

Adelaide River Show (EVENT)
DATE / TIME: 07 June 2008 - 08 June 2008 (TBA)
LOCATION: Adelaide River, Litchfield National Park, Northern Territory - Australia
DESCRIPTION: Join in the thrill of a rodeo, camp draft and rural show. The Adelaide River Show, in the Adelaide River township south of Darwin, features a rodeo, polocrosse, gymkhana and camp draft as well as competitions in arts and crafts, flora art, cookery, photography, horticulture and agriculture, and farm

Restaurants
Adelaide River Inn (Various)
ADDRESS: 106 Stuart Adelaide River, Northern Territory 846
TOWN / CITY, COUNTRY: Top End, Northern Territory - Australia
DESCRIPTION: They say the history of the world is encompassed in a single grain of sand. In a similar manner, the Adelaide River Inn encompasses a large chunk of the Northern Territory’s history and is a great place to stop for a snack or a light lunch on your way through.