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Town in Northern Territory, Australia
Photo: Reinhard Dietrich, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
Adelaide River is a township in the Top End of the Northern Territory that played an important role in the defence of Australia in World War II. At one point 30,000 Australian and the United States army soldiers were based around the town.
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During World War II, Adelaide River township was the site of a large military base. The war cemetery created there is now the final resting place for 434 military personnel and civilians involved in the war effort. The cemetery is set in lush surrounds alongside the Adelaide River with beautifully tended gardens providing a peaceful backdrop for remembering the fallen.
Indonesian and Malaysian restaurant. Casual yet vibrant.
Daily specials including steak, pasta, fish and fabulous desserts.
Bed and breakfast rooms in the homestead, budget rooms in the Stockmen Quarters, group facilities in the Billabong House, self contained Cooks Cottage, shady caravan/camping sites and a swimming pool. Situated on the banks of the Adelaide River and set high on a hill overlooking the station. The homestead is comfortable and homely with fantastic views and is a quiet rural experience, enjoy your visit with personal interaction with the owners and their family life.
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