RV TRAVEL
Following our articles on Litchfield NP’ s best campsites and the 4WD adventure that is the Reynold’ s River Track, we present a detailed look at how to make the most of your time in this magnificent slice of Australia.
The Top End has a way of sinking into your soul. Maybe it ' s the ancient escarpments. Maybe it ' s the way the light plays on a rockhole at dusk. Or maybe it ' s the simple joy of getting off-grid and slowing right down. Whatever it is, this route through Litchfield reminded me that the Northern Territory does remote better than anywhere else in Australia, and you don’ t need to rush a second of it.
Adelaide River Inn is a great jumping-off point for Litchfield National Park.
ADELAIDE RIVER INN
Let’ s start at the heart of the Top End: the Adelaide River Inn. Before heading into Litchfield National Park, I rolled into this classic Territory stop with character, cold beer, and Charlie the Buffalo from Crocodile Dundee mounted on the wall in the bar. The inn’ s caravan park offers powered and unpowered sites, as well as a range of cabin accommodations, making it perfect for setting up the RV and easing into travel mode.
After checking in, I grabbed lunch at 303 Bar, then went to explore the local history. There’ s a surprising amount to discover here: the WWII cemetery, Snake Creek Armament Depot, and the railway heritage precinct. It ' s all a reminder of the region’ s wartime past and the significant role this quiet little town once played.
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