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Manton Dam, built in 1942, was Darwin's first reliable water supply. Today, although its water is still used in emergencies, the Dam is a popular, safe, recreation area. Its undisturbed drainage area is also a valuable catchment and conservation area.

This area is important to Aboriginal people from a number of language groups: Larakai, Limilngan-Wulna and Koongurrukun.

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Getting There
Turn west off the Stuart Highway 70km south of Darwin All roads are sealed and accessible throughout the year
Further Information
The Dam is open from 9am to 5pm on weekdays 8am to 7pm on weekends and public holidays The area is closed each night

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Turn west off the Stuart Highway
70km south of Darwin
Manton Dam NT

Getting ThereTurn west off the Stuart Highway 70km south of Darwin All roads are sealed and accessible throughout the year
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