Adelaide River
Australia · Northern TerritoryAU
Town in Northern Territory, Australia
Adelaide River is a small but historically significant town located at the crossing of the Stuart Highway over the Adelaide River in the Northern Territory of Australia. The town is upstream of the Adelaide and Mary River Floodplains Important Bird Area. At the 2021 census, Adelaide River had a population of 317. Adelaide River is part of the Coomalie Shire and is the second largest settlement in the local government area.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 243
- Coordinates
- -13.238, 131.106
- Timezone
- Australia/Darwin
- Elevation
- 58 m
Overview of Adelaide River
In Northern Territory, Australia, Adelaide River stands out as a tiny locality. With 243 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Our data highlights nature, adventure and nightlife above everything else.
Things to do in Adelaide River
Nature in Adelaide River
(2)For nature, expect Lakes and Wildlife. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Adelaide River's own activity tags.
Adventure in Adelaide River
(1)The adventure shortlist for Adelaide River: Boat Rides. All of it is drawn from Adelaide River's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nightlife in Adelaide River
(1)Adelaide River's nightlife entries include Pubs. All of it is drawn from Adelaide River's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Adelaide River
(1)Our data lists Horse Trails as sports options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Adelaide River's own activity tags.
More to do in Adelaide River
(1)Looking for other activities? Adelaide River has Fishing. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Adelaide River's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Adelaide River
Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip. Nature days work best across October to November and March to April.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Northern Territory first, then drive or cycle into Adelaide River. The local time zone is Australia/Darwin.
Similar destinations
Places near Adelaide River that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Adelaide River known for?
- Adelaide River is mainly a destination for nature, adventure and nightlife, set in Northern Territory, Australia with around 243 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Adelaide River?
- You can plan around Lakes, Wildlife, Boat Rides, Pubs and Horse Trails in Adelaide River. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Adelaide River?
- Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip. Nature days work best across October to November and March to April.
- Where is Adelaide River located?
- Administratively, Adelaide River sits in Northern Territory, Australia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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