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 NORTHERN TERRITORY

Charles Darwin National Park

This Park protects part of the Port Darwin wetland, one of Autralia's most significant wetlands. It protects locally significant woodlands too.

Port Darwin is recognised as a nationally significant wetland because it is large, (48 sq. km) and diverse. Thirty six of the Northern Territory's 51 mangrove species occur in its convoluted system of inlets, islands and bays.

The Park lies on Frances Bay in Port Darwin, and includes the western bank of Sandgroves Creek, Reichardt Creek and part of Bleesers Creek. Housing and industrial estates are its neighbours.

Although this Park is new, the land has history. Shell middens in the area show that Aboriginal people have used the land for thousands of years. Today the Larrakia people speak for this land.

The area was part of a network of military sites established during the development of Darwin as Australia's World War II defence line. The bunkers and shelters in the Park were used for storage between 1941 and the mid 1980's.

Access

Travel east from darwin city, along Tiger Brennan Drive. At Winnellie, about 5.5 km from the city, highway signs identify the Park. turn south through the gates. Travel about 1.5 km into the Park to get to the main picnic area.

The Park is available for day use only. The gates open between 7 am and 7 pm. - no camping.

What to see and Do

Lookout platform - there are wonderful views of the harbour and its wetlands from the picnic ground.

Picnicking - barbecues, shade shelters, drinking water and toilets are available. Bring your own picnic.

Walking and cycling- the network of tracks in the Park was developed in the war years. Vehicle access is restricted to the main entry and exit roads. Other tracks are walkers and cyclists only.

Biting insects - beware biting insects are part of the coastal web of life. Midges are tiny two-winged flies that breed in the intertidal zone. They can be a problem in the Park around sunrise and sunset. Wear protective clothing and apply insect repellent. Their numbers are highest around the full moons between August and October.


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