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Local favourite river spot · West Arnhem Region, Northern Territory

Barron Island

Barron Island is a river spot in West Arnhem Region, Northern Territory.

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Barron Island: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Barron Island

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Barron Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -12.17167, 132.35155. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Barron Island yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Barron Island?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Barron Island?

    Nearby: Van Diemen Gulf (beach, 74 km), Mount Hooper (viewpoint, 17 km), Pococks Beach (beach, 20 km), Aralaij Beach (beach, 49 km), Field Island (river spot, 10 km), Midnight Point (beach, 13 km).