Alice Springs to Darwin
via Stuart Hwy
DARWIN
The RAA maintains some 300 strip maps covering all major routes of Australia.
They are available from RAA Offices and are free to members.
Adelaide River
Strip maps are designed to assist drivers by showing distances, roadside features and town facilities on a
simple flip-over style map, which can also be used in reverse.
These maps are not drawn to scale.
113
Strip Map Features:
Cumulative Distances
These are provided for both directions of travel and can be matched to the car’s odometers for a ready
reference.
203
Katherine
Intermediate Distances
These distances provide for some localised perspective of scale.
Town Facilities
Hotels, motels, post offices, caravan parks, fuel (in remote areas).
Total Distance 1493 Kilometres
273
Narrative
Caution notes, road surface, a description of the country traversed, town narratives and populations.
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1493 1210 962 589 316 113 Darwin
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INTRODUCTION
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Date: _____________________________ Time: ______________________
CALL FOR EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE
TEAR ALONG DOTTED LINE
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ALWAYS WAIT FOR THE PATROL OR MECHANIC, OR
ADVISE THE DEPOT IF YOU ARE ABLE TO PROCEED.
N.B : Free Emergency Road Service is available to trailers and caravans up to 2 tonnes gross
weight, towed by members, on production of your membership card, both in South Australia and
interstate.
Your membership number should be quoted when calling for service and card presented upon
arrival of the service person, otherwise a fee will be charged.
Please note that replacement parts may not be easily obtained when they are needed. Avoid
delays - always carry spare fan belts and spare radiator hoses.
If possible telephone for assistance however if no telephone is available, complete the slip below
and ask a passing motorist to hand it in to the nearest Auto Club Service Depot.
EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE
The RAA trusts that your journey will be rewarding, safe and pleasant. Please drive carefully and
ensure rest stops are frequently utilised.
This itinerary has been prepared to assist you on your trip. Please check your speedometer against
stated distances during the first few kilometres of the tour. Few speedometers register exactly the
same over any appreciable distance, and any discrepancy should be allowed for.
National Roads and Motorists' Assoc. (NRMA)
General - 13 1122
Road Service - 13 1111
Royal Automobile Club of Queensland (RACQ)
General - 13 1905
Road Service - 13 1111
Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia (RACWA)
General - 13 1704
Road Service - 13 1111
Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania (RACT)
General - (03) 6232 6300
Road Service - 13 1111
Automobile Association of Northern Territory (AANT)
General - (08) 8981 3837
Road Service - 13 1111
SYDNEY:
BRISBANE:
PERTH:
HOBART:
DARWIN:
* Service is provided under the conditions applicable to the affiliated Motoring
Organisation's equivalent class/benefit/level of membership.
Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV)
General - 13 1955
Road Service - 13 1111
MELBOURNE:
The contacts of kindred organisations are as follows:-
Membership of the RAA is particularly valuable in connection with interstate touring. The
Association is affiliated with automobile organisations throughout Australia, and members are
entitled to reciprocal service from these organisations*.
(Such service does not extend to the sale of petrol, oil, spare parts, parking facilities, maintenance
repairs or car washing, etc.) Members are advised to carry their membership card with them as
proof of their membership status. Failure to do so may result in difficulty in securing service.
AFFILIATED MOTORING ORGANISATIONS IN OTHER STATES
NOTE: Full reciprocity exists regrading the use of driving licences between ALL States and Territories
of the Commonweath for driving cars registered in such States and Territories, but the current
licence must be carried by the driver at all times. Travellers from South Australia visiting any other
State or Territory may circulate freely as it is not necessary to observe any formalities in regard to
registration, insurance etc., either at the border or elsewhere. (Note - Where commercial or other
vehicles are used for carrying goods for hire or reward, enquiries should be made in advance as
they may be subject to payment of fees and other conditions by the Transport Authorities in each
State.)
Driving licence and Certificate of Car Registration MUST be carried by
South Australian motorists visiting other States.
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ALICE SPRINGS
(approx. population 21,620)
The ‘capital’ of Central Australia,
Alice Springs is one of the country’s
most famous outback towns and
is a popular destination for visitors
from around the world. With the
MacDonnell Ranges providing a
spectacular backdrop ‘the Alice’, is
surrounded by rugged gorges, cool
swimming holes, exciting four wheel
drive trails and beautiful desert
scenery. The town itself has a host
of attractions including the Telegraph
Station, the RFDS base, School of
the Air, the Desert Park plus many
Aboriginal art displays and cultural
centres.
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Situated at the foot of a rocky
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and west for some kilometres. On
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Station at Barrow Creek was
attacked by members of the Katish
Tribe, during which two overland
telegraph station employees, Franks
and Stapleton, were killed.
CENTRAL MT. STUART
Climbed by explorer John McDouall
Stuart in April, 1860, during his first
attempt to cross Australia from south
to north. At that time, he named the
peak Central Mt. Sturt after Captain
Sturt, another explorer, but this was
later changed.
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BARROW CREEK
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23rd February, 1874, the Telegraph
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attacked by members of the Katish
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telegraph station employees, Franks
and Stapleton, were killed.
DEVILS MARBLES
Strewn across a spinifex covered
valley, these piles of granite boulders
are the result of millions of years of
erosion.
TENNANT CREEK
(approx. population 2,920)
Established in conjunction with
the Overland Telegraph, the town
subsequently became an important
mining settlement and was the site
of Australia’s last major gold rush, in
1933. While gold and copper mining
activities continue, Tennant Creek is
also considered to be the commercial
hub of the Barkly region.
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stunted mulga and saltbush.
ELLIOTT
(approx. population 350)
Established during WW11, Elliott was a staging
camp for troops heading north.
DALY WATERS
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Highway, the historic Daly Waters Pub holds the
longest continuous liquor license in the Northern
Territory, dating back to 1893. The present
building was constructed in the late 1920’s
POINTS OF INTEREST
Close to Attack Creek is a monument to JOHN
McDOUALL STUART. It was here that hostile
Aborigines and illness forced Stuart to turn back
on 25th June, 1860, from his attempt to traverse
the continent.
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KATHERINE
(approx. population 5,850)
Noted for beef production, mining and
horticulture, the town also supports
the nearby Tindall RAAF Base.
The picturesque Katherine River
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MATARANKA
(approx. population 250)
Located 8 kilometres to the east of the
township and set in lush rainforest, is
the famous Mataranka thermal pool.
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bathers for many years. About 21
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ADELAIDE RIVER
(approx. population 190)
The river on which the settlement is located
was discovered in 1839 by two crew members
of the HMS Beagle, and named in honour of
Queen Adelaide. The nearby Adelaide River War
Cemetery contains the graves of those who lost
their lives during the bombing raids on Darwin in
World War II.
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mining district. At the El Sharana Mine was found
what is believed to be the largest single piece of
pitchblende in the world, weighing 976 kg. Gold
also played an important role in the development
of the township, and in recent times new mining
projects have been initiated in the region.
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KATHERINE
(approx. population 5,850)
The third largest town in the Northern Territory,
Katherine is the administrative centre for the
surrounding beef cattle, mining and horticultural
industries. It also supports the nearby Tindall
RAAF Base.The Katherine River passes through
town and 30 kilometres upstream is the famous
Katherine Gorge, the centrepiece of Nitmiluk
National Park. Visitors can enjoy a boat tour or
paddle a canoe along the river as it meanders its
way among towering sandstone cliffs.
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(approx. population 190)
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was discovered in 1839 by two crew members
of the HMS Beagle, and named in honour of
Queen Adelaide. The nearby Adelaide River War
Cemetery contains the graves of those who lost
their lives during the bombing raids on Darwin in
World War II.
DARWIN
(approx. population 66,290)
Discovered in 1839 by John Stokes, the captain
of the HMS Beagle, and named Port Darwin
after the scientist Charles Darwin. The South
Australian Government sent Woodroffe Goyder
to survey a town site and the name Palmerston
was adopted for the proposed settlement.
This new name however, was rarely used and
Darwin eventually became the official name.
Having survived the devastating bombing by the
Japanese in World War II and the destruction
caused by Cyclone Tracy in 1974, Darwin is now
one of the best laid out and fastest growing cities
in Australia.
POINTS OF INTEREST
BATCHELOR AND RUM JUNGLE. Situated
13 km west of the Stuart Highway, Batchelor
became an important town in 1953, providing
accommodation for miners at the nearby Rum
Jungle uranium and copper mine. Mining and
ore treatment continued until the operation was
terminated in 1971, and most of the workers left
Batchelor. The few remaining residents ensured
the town’s survival and in 1977, Batchelor was
officially named.
LITCHFIELD PARK. Situated about 24 km
west of Batchelor, Litchfield is one of the most
popular parks in the Northern Territory. Many
of the attractions, including Wangi Falls, Tolmer
Falls and Florence Falls, are accessible by
conventional vehicle all year round.
COUNTRY TRAVERSED
Undulating and timbered.
Stric
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ADELAIDE RIVER
River
Adela
67
Pell W.W.I.I. Airfield
(Disused)
PO
POLICE
H/M
Coach
Rd
57
13
Ck
4
54
75
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km
Rd
Miles Camp (W.W.I.I.)
Litchfield Park 31
27 Rum Jungle 19
Batchelor 13
51
Rive
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38
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48
ADELAIDE RIVER
- DARWIN
63
By
5
Manton
Manton Dam
Recreation Area 4
41
0
6
ACACIA STORE
Manton Dam
(Heritage & Picnic Area)
44
Elizabeth
Valley Rd
3
Kentish Rd
46
Humpty
Doo
R/HOUSE
4
59
36
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P
Livingstone Rd
30
River
Noonamah
Litchfield Park
Mandorah 80
Berry Springs 8
Territory Wildlife Park
km
Jabiru 219
H M CP PO
Howard
Springs 0
6
2
Palmerston
Bay
Howard
Springs
Nature Park
Progressive Distances Omitted Between
Howard Springs Turn-Off And Darwin
3
Berrimah
1
Via Arnhem Hwy
83
2
Lee Point
Casuarina
ima
Berr
PO
St
87
6
Brennan
NAVAL
BASE
Rd
Tiger
4
5
Darwin
Airport
Ck
BASE
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Dr
Progressive Distances Omitted Between
Howard Springs Turn-Off And Darwin
3 RAAF
1
Fannie
Bay
Casuarina
Lee Point
2
Fannie
Bay
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Cav
113
Nightcliff
H/M CP PO
ROAD SURFACE
Bitumen.
113
1
Katherine 203
Via Stuart Hwy
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