Daly River
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Easily accessed from Darwin, this area is a popular destination for fisherman and easy weekend trips. The Daly River settlement, or the ‘Daly’ as locals fondly refer to it, has a population of around 560 and is located 110 kilometres west off the Stuart Highway. The Daly River crossing was traditionally a meeting place for the local Aboriginal people to trade and hold ceremonies. By the end of the 1800s, European farmers, missionaries, miners and pastoralists had arrived. The Merrepen Art Centre holds an Aboriginal arts and cultural festival every May or June. The festival includes art sales and an
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Merrepen Arts CentreMerrepen Arts, located in the Daly River area, sells authentic Aboriginal acrylic paintings, screen prints,
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Douglas River Esplanade Conservation AreaThe Douglas River Esplanade Conservation Area, located around 140 kilometres from Katherine, protects parts of
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Fenton AirfieldThe construction of Fenton Airfield, located on Tipperary Station in the Katherine Region, commenced in
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Daly River Barra ResortDaly River Barra Resort is situated on the beautiful Daly River and has almost 600
