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'''Mary River National Park''' is an [[List of national parks of Australia|Australian national park]] located about {{convert|100|km}} east and stretching to the southeast of [[Darwin, Northern Territory|Darwin]] in the [[Northern Territory]].<ref name=mrnp-parksnt>{{cite web|title=Mary River National Park|url=http://www.parksandwildlife.nt.gov.au/parks/find/maryriver#.UbSKiJzTQgo|work=Parks and Wildlife Commission NT official website|publisher=[[Government of the Northern Territory|Northern Territory Government]]|access-date=9 June 2013|year=2012}}</ref>
'''Mary River National Park''' is an [[List of national parks of Australia|Australian national park]] located about {{convert|100|km}} east and stretching to the southeast of [[Darwin, Northern Territory|Darwin]] in the [[Northern Territory]].

==Geography==
Mary River National Park incorporates the following areas, some of which are not contiguous to each other. The park consists of four non-contiguous parts:

* Alligator Lagoon Conservation Area
* Annaburroo Delta Block Conservation Area
* Boggy Springs Conservation Area
* Jimmy's Creek Conservation Area
* Mary River Conservation Reserve
* Mary River Crossing Conservation Area
* McKinlay River Conservation Area
* Opium Creek Conservation Area
* Point Stuart Coastal Reserve
* Shady Camp Conservation Area
* Stuarts Tree Historical Reserve
* Swim Creek Conservation Area
* Wildman River Conservation Area

==Overview==

The Mary River National Park consists of a collection of small reserve areas which protects part of the Mary River [[Drainage basin|catchment]].

The [[Mary River (Northern Territory)|Mary River]] is one of eight rivers in the [[Top End]] that have large [[floodplain]]s in their catchments. The [[Arnhem Highway]] crosses five of these eight rivers as one travels between Darwin and [[Jabiru, Northern Territory|Jabiru]].

This Park is located 150&nbsp;km east of Darwin along the Arnhem Highway.

In the Dry Season, from May to September, most areas are accessible to all vehicles, however many roads are unsealed. During the Wet Season, from October to April, flooding can cause road closures.

==Recreational activities==

The Mary River Crossing on the Arnhem Highway 3&nbsp;km west of the [[Bark Hut Inn]] has picnic areas, toilets and a boat ramp to make this an ideal site to access the Mary River system. Camping is not permitted at the Mary River Crossing.

Rockhole is another popular access point to the waterways of the Mary River. A boat ramp and picnic facilities are located here, where [[Barramundi]] fishing is popular.

Couzen's Lookout camping area offers secluded camping beside the Mary River. It is only a short walk to the lookout where the sunsets are stunning.

Brian Creek Monsoon Forest is a patch of diverse [[monsoon]] forest that contrasts strongly with the surrounding woodlands. This is easily accessible.

Shady Camp is a popular fishing spot with boat ramps, picnic areas and toilets. A viewing platform offers excellent views of the river and its many [[crocodile]]s upstream. A barrage helps prevent [[Seawater|saltwater]] entering the [[freshwater]] [[wetlands]]. Camping is permitted and fees apply.

Mistake Billabong has a shaded viewing platform where visitors can watch life on the [[billabong]].


== Wildlife ==
Point Stuart is the historic location where [[John McDouall Stuart]]'s exploring expedition reached the sea in 1862 after riding over 2,000 miles north to traverse the continent. It is open during the drier months of the year.
The national park is inhabited by several bird species and [[Saltwater crocodile|saltwater crocodiles]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Government |first=Northern Territory |date=2023-12-19 |title=Mary River National Park |url=https://nt.gov.au/parks/find-a-park/mary-river-national-park |access-date=2024-04-21 |website=nt.gov.au |language=en}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

Latest revision as of 13:21, 21 April 2024

Mary River National Park
Northern Territory
Mary River National Park is located in Northern Territory
Mary River National Park
Mary River National Park
Nearest town or cityHumpty Doo
Coordinates12°42′S 131°43′E / 12.700°S 131.717°E / -12.700; 131.717
Established20 May 1966 (1966-05-20)[1]
Area1,215.25 km2 (469.2 sq mi)[1]
Visitation336,400 (in 2017)[2]
Managing authoritiesParks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory
WebsiteMary River National Park
See alsoProtected areas of the Northern Territory

Mary River National Park is an Australian national park located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) east and stretching to the southeast of Darwin in the Northern Territory.

Wildlife[edit]

The national park is inhabited by several bird species and saltwater crocodiles.[3]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "CAPAD 2012 Northern Territory Summary (see 'DETAIL' tab)". CAPAD 2012. Australian Government - Department of the Environment. 7 February 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
  2. ^ "Park visitor data". Department of Tourism Sport and Culture. Northern Territory Government. Retrieved 20 April 2019. Traffic counter located along Shady Camp road.
  3. ^ Government, Northern Territory (19 December 2023). "Mary River National Park". nt.gov.au. Retrieved 21 April 2024.

External links[edit]

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