Pell Mell Tours
Pell Mell, situated 10 kilometres north of Adelaide River and 100 kilometres south of Darwin, is a private property encompassing a heritage-listed site. Two very different, self-drive, guided tours introduce you to different sections of the property.
Step back in time to WWII and discover the remnants of the 4 Repair and Service Unit (4RSU) which was stationed here. Many of the buildings and artefacts are still standing.
Alternatively traverse the farm, which operates a small scale live stock farm, and find out how it is successfully manages to sustain the natural and ecological resources abundant in the area.
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Pell Mell Farm TourEnjoy a closer look at Top End small farm management on a guided tour of Pell Mell, a private property 100 kilometres south of Darwin. A guided, self-drive tour visiting various paddocks, illustrates the property manager's ecological and environmental considerations, as well as the extreme variation between the two major seasons of Northern Australia and the adaptability to manage this. You'll also have the opportunity to view birds, native trees and other native vegetation, and learn of the impact of introduced flora and fauna on maintaining the indigenous species. WWII - 4RSU Camp at Pell MellAdelaide River played a crucial role in the defence of Northern Australia throughout World War II. Pell Mell is a private property encompassing Pell wartime airstrip, where the 4 Repair and Service Unit (4RSU) were stationed. On this guided, self-drive tour you journey along a well made World War II roadway in your own vehicle, to the heritage-listed site where the 4RSU camp is still visible. Short walks amongst the remaining significant infrastructure and substantial artefact collection provide a sense of life for the personnel stationed here. Tour bookings must be pre-arranged and require a minimum of four participants to operate. The indicative rates shown are per person costs. | |
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