Daly Waters
Town
The nearby springs, from which this tiny settlement takes its name, were named after the governor of South Australia by John McDouall Stuart during his south–north crossing of Australia in 1862. The town's size belies its historical importance as the first international refuelling stop for Qantas in 1935.
Visitor Information
Daly Waters Pub, Stuart St; (08) 8975 9927
Nearby national parks
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Elsey National Park
Elsey National Park is a gem. It sparkles with flowing creeks, small gushing waterfalls, welcoming thermal springs and limestone dams, and is...more -
Nitmiluk National Park
In Nitmiluk National Park, the powerful Katherine River, rising in Arnhem Land, has cut through the ancient sandstone to create a series of...more -
Gregory National Park
Gregory National Park lies in the transitional zone between the tropical and semiarid regions of the Northern Territory, and encompasses a...more
Nearby towns
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Elliott
Elliott is a shady one-street town that is used as a cattle service stop. Stock being transported from the north are given a chemical tick...more -
Mataranka
Visitors are lured to Mataranka for its thermal springs and its sense of literary history. Jeannie Gunn, author of We of the Never Never,...more -
Katherine
Katherine, on the south side of the Katherine River, has always been a busy and important area for local Aboriginal groups, who used the...more
In Town
Daly Waters Pub Known as one of the great authentic Australian pubs with characters to match. The knickers donated by patrons and stapled to the beam above the bar have all been removed. Accommodation and meals are available with the menu including 'bumnuts on toast' and 'ambuggers'. Stuart St.
Nearby
Daly Waters Aviation Complex: display on local aviation in the oldest hangar in the NT (1930). Key available from Daly Waters Pub; off Stuart Hwy; 1 km NE. Tree: marked with an 'S', reputedly by explorer John McDouall Stuart; 1 km N. Dunmarra: roadhouse and accommodation; 44 km S. Historic marker: commemorates the joining of north and south sections of the Overland Telegraph Line; 79 km S. Larrimah: remains of historic WW II building at Gorrie Airfield and museum with relics of the local transport industry and WW II; 92 km N.
Cafes & restaurants around town
Campsites around town
Ease of location and the pool are the key attractions at this site, at the meeting point of the Stuart and Carpentaria highways. It’s convenient for those heading out on the Savannah Way for fishing or camping... Find out more
Dunmarra Wayside Inn camping area 47 km
It’s a bit of a wildlife experience when you stay at Dunmarra Wayside Inn, conveniently situated halfway between Katherine and Tennant Creek. Found on the Stuart Hwy, 8 km south of the Buchanan Hwy intersection,... Find out moreJalmurark Campground 145 km
Enjoy great facilities here, including solar hot-water showers, in a peaceful environment (no generators). You’ll need to bring your own firewood. Turn off Homestead Rd to the right after 4 km, onto John Hauser Dr,... Find out moreTop Springs Roadhouse camping area 171 km
With everything from fuel and supplies to a bar and motel, Top Springs offers a vital resupply stop at the junction of the Buchanan and Buntine highways. The campground has rainwater tanks and a refreshing swimming pool.... Find out moreLeichhardts Caravan Park 210 km
Anglers flock to Leichhardts Caravan Park at Roper Bar, and its well-used boat ramp has seen many a good catch come in. You are advised to bring your own drinking water, or at least boil the water here, as even the... Find out moreManyallaluk Camping Ground 227 km
About an hour and a half’s drive south-east of Katherine, with access marked 52 km east of Katherine off the Stuart Hwy, this campsite on Aboriginal land is probably best suited to those who want an Aboriginal... Find out moreAll Seasons Resort Katherine 228 km
This resort on the Stuart Hwy at Katherine is a great base to springboard into Nitmiluk National Park. Its small camping area has powered and unpowered sites and there is a swimming pool. No fires are allowed.... Find out moreSouthern Lost City camping area 229 km
On the Savannah Way some 30 km south of Butterfly Springs you’ll see the turn-off to this campsite, which is near the walking track to the lost city formation.... Find out moreSpringvale Homestead Tourist Park 229 km
Stay near the oldest standing homestead in the NT, Springvale Homestead, built in the 1880s. At 3pm most days there is a Devonshire tea and discussion of the homestead’s history. At night there’s also a... Find out moreCaravan parks around town
Dunmarra Wayside Inn Caravan Park 48 km
Part of a roadhouse complex, this park is fine for an overnight stop. The roadhouse has a good restaurant and a licensed bar.... Find out moreMataranka Tourist Resort 149 km
This popular park is situated alongside the Mataranka Thermal Pool. Many people come here to swim in the hot, crystal-clear springs. There are good amenities, a licensed bistro and a well-stocked shop.... Find out moreTerritory Manor Caravan Park 151 km
This is a good quality, smaller park alongside a motel with tidy surrounds. It is close to the centre of town and a major daily attraction is feeding barramundi inside the grounds. Bookings are required in peak periods.... Find out moreBIG4 Katherine Low Level Caravan Park 229 km
This is a quality park with nice shade trees. It has good facilities including a relaxed bistro under a spreading banyan tree. Bookings are required in peak periods.... Find out moreKnotts Crossing Resort Caravan Park 232 km
Take the road leading to the gorge to discover this very tidy, good quality park set in tropical surrounds. It has a range of accommodation and good facilities, including a fully licensed restaurant. All the caravan... Find out moreShady Lane Tourist Park 232 km
This park is in a quite rural setting 6 km from Katherine. It has large shade trees and very good amenities. There is plenty of space for larger rigs. Bookings are required in peak periods.... Find out moreVictoria River Roadhouse Caravan Park 250 km
Victoria River Crossing is a key landmark on the Victoria Highway and this park is part of the roadhouse and accommodation complex on the banks of the Victoria River. It has shady sites, basic amenities and is ideal for... Find out moreHotels, motels & B&Bs around town
Rest areas around town
Amungee Rest Area 91 km
178 km W of Cape Crawford (L) or 92 km E of Daly Waters (R) Large secluded area well off the highway. Reasonable shade. GPS: S16 26.993 E134 11.753 ... Find out moreWarloch Rest Area 116 km
40 km N of Larrimah (R) or 36 km S of Mataranka (L) Large area adjacent to the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S15 14.159 E133 06.880 ... Find out moreNewcastle Waters Rest Area 125 km
23 km N of Elliott (R) or 78 km S of Dunmarra (L) Small area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S17 22.566 E133 26.367... Find out more12 Mile Yards Camp Area 144 km
T/O 70 km N of Larrimah (R) or 6 km S of Mataranka (L) Large campground located 16 kilometres east of the highway on the banks of the Roper River in a pleasant bush setting in Elsey National Park. Good facilities and... Find out moreWhat's on around town
Campdraft: Sept.
