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Newcastle Waters

Newcastle Waters, Northern Territory

A ghost-town drovers' stopover with old stockyards.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
30 min

Once the heart of the cattle droving network, now a handful of buildings and the historic stockyards. Peaceful and reflective, well off the usual itinerary.

Good to know

  • Look at the old stockyards
  • Stay on public tracks
Best time
Morning
Open
All year
Getting there
Short sealed road
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
No dogs

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

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