Adelaide River Travel Guide

 Gillybob Says:  Located on the Stuart Highway, the Adelaide River Railway Siding and Railway Bridge were constructed to form part of the North Australia Railway which operated from 1888 until 1976.In its time, it was the first main station on the line from Darwin to Pine Creek. It was of... 

 Gillybob Says:  Approximately 113km south of Darwin on the Stuart Highway you will find Adelaide River. During World War II, there was a large base at Adelaide River and the war cemetery was created specifically for the burial of service personnel who died in the area.The cemetery contains... 

 Mikebb Says:  The .303 Bar is worth viewing whilst visiting Adelaide River. Full of history from the war years, Crocodile Dundee movie and the early days of mining in the district. Easy to entertain yourself for a half hour without drinking a beer. 

 Mikebb Says:  There are 414 war graves including 12 men from the British Merchant Navy, one from the Canadian Army and 400 members of the Australian forces.Following the Japanese bombing of Darwin in 1942 the Australian and American military headquarters were relocated to the Adelaide... 

 DennyP Says:  While on this Adelaide River Crocodile jumping cruise there is a great opportunity to handle some local snakes...they have large and small non venomous pythons which are gentle to hold and handle.... 

 aussirose Says:  If you are passing through, do stop for a cool drink at the pub and say G'day to Charlie....the star of the Crocodile Dundee movies :o) 

 aussirose Says:  And up the road beside the Service Station a little way is the War Memorial Cementery.We spent quite a bit of time just wandering around and reading all the notations on the grave stones. It must have been a horrible time for all those that lost their loved ones. 

 aussirose Says:  Well there's not a great deal to do in Adelaide River but if you want to leave your car at the Service Station and walk down the hill opposite, then there's a lovely view of the river.Quite a nice place for a picnic. 

 Zanzibargirl Says:  During the Second World War, Adelaide River was the headquarters of a large base, and the war cemetery was created especially for the burial of servicemen who died in this part of Australia. Here lies the graves of many men who died at ages some of which seem far to young... 

 skatzcatz Says:  There are a number of World War 2 sites in Adelaide River area, the most prominent being Snake Creek. A 1km drive into the bush will bring you to the site of a World War 2 ammunition depot where buildings were carved into the hillside to eliminate detection from the air.... 

 skatzcatz Says:  At the Adelaide River War Cemetery lie the graves of 434 Australian, British and Canadian Servicemen killed in action in the Top End during World War 2. The stone at the Centre of the Memorial commemorates those unknown who have no known grave.Also adjoining the war cemetery... 

 aussirose Says:  Adelaide River Caravan Park is ok for a one night stay. It has a nice pool, cool pub and good dinner options with a lovely outdoor setting for enjoying a nice meal.Unfortunately the camp grounds are a little close to the highway and we were woken early in the morning by the... 

 aussirose Says:  If you are travelling between Adelaide River, past Grove Hill Pub to Pine Creek, you will come across this interesting railway crossing and old station. Do stop...as we did....and have a look around. It's interesting to imagine what it might have been like in the old gold... 

 aussirose Says:  Just down the track from Adelaide River is Grove Hill Pub.This is a 'must see' to be believed. The Proprietors Stan and Mary are lovely people and Stan always has a good yarn to tell. On the last Saturday of every month this little pub comes alive with a free bbq & live...