Adelaide River War Cemetery

Adelaide River War Cemetery is a military burial ground with 434 service graves arranged in formal rows across the grounds, each marked with a bronze plaque on a concrete base. The site includes a memorial hall at the entrance where information about the cemetery and its history is displayed on metal wall panels.

The cemetery was established in 1942 to receive service personnel who died during World War II operations across Northern Australia. The site grew as more burials took place during the conflict, becoming a significant memorial for those lost in this region.

The cemetery serves as a place where visitors encounter stories of those lost during wartime, with names and personal details carved into plaques throughout the grounds. Walking here connects you to the everyday people from different nations and backgrounds who died far from home.

The cemetery is located on Memorial Terrace with parking available near the entrance for easy access. The grounds are laid out in a way that makes it straightforward to walk through and spend time reading the plaques at your own pace.

The site has an adjoining civil cemetery where 63 civilians are buried, including nine Post Office workers who were killed in the first Japanese air raid on the region. These graves remind visitors that the war's impact extended far beyond military personnel.

Location: Northern Territory

Location: Coomalie Shire

Address: 105 Memorial Terrace, Adelaide River NT

GPS coordinates: -13.23116,131.11442

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:07