Mary River National Park (proposed) Fact Sheet

The point to the waterways of the Mary (proposed) protects a part of the River. A boat ramp and picnic Safety and Comfort Mary River catchment. Freshwater facilities are located here. • Observe park safety signs. billabongs, paperbark and Barramundi fishing is popular. • Observe Crocodile warning monsoon forests provide visitors Couzen’s Lookout signs. with excellent opportunities for Camping Area - offers • Carry and drink plenty of wildlife watching, fishing, secluded camping beside the Mary water. bushwalking and photography. River. It is only a short walk to the • Wear a shady hat, sunscreen and insect repellent. The Mary River is one of eight lookout where the sunsets are • Wear suitable clothing and rivers in the which have stunning. footwear. large floodplains in their Wildman 4WD Track - links • Carry a first aid kit. catchments. The the Rockhole and Wildman • Avoid strenuous activity takes you across five of the eight roads. You can start at either end during the heat of the day. rivers as you travel between and explore the wetlands. A • Ensure your boat and vehicle Darwin and Jabiru. separate information sheet is is well maintained and Access (see map) available. equipped. Located 150 km east of Darwin Brian Creek Monsoon • Beware of theft, lock vehicles along the Arnhem Highway. Forest - a patch of and secure valuables. In the dry season (May to diverse monsoon forest which September) most areas are contrasts strongly with the Please Remember accessible to all vehicles, however, surrounding woodlands. Easily • Put your rubbish in the bin or many roads are unsealed. During accessible. take it away with you. • Keep to designated roads and the wet season (October - April) Mistake Billabong - a tracks. flooding causes road closures. viewing platform • All cultural items and wildlife provides shade while you watch life When to Visit are protected. on the billabong. Commercial tours and • Pets are not permitted in this accommodation are available all Jimmy Creek Monsoon Park. year. For more information, contact Forest - a formed track and • Nets, traps and firearms are Tourism Top End. The most boardwalk provide access to dense not permitted. comfortable time to visit is during monsoon forest. Located behind • Take care with fire, light fires the dry season (May - September) the Point Stuart Wilderness Lodge. only in fireplaces provided. • Camp only in designated What to See and Do Shady Camp - a popular fishing camping areas. Mary River spot with boat ramps, picnic areas, • Collect firewood before Crossing - on the toilets. A viewing platform offers arriving at your picnic or Arnhem Highway 3km west of the excellent views of the river and its campsite. Bark Hut Inn. A picnic area, toilets many crocodiles upstream. A • Collect fallen timber only. and boat ramp make this an ideal barrage helps prevent saltwater • Observe all fishing and site to access the Mary. entering the freshwater boating regulations. Hardies 4WD Track - is wetlands. • Check that your vehicle is not accessible from the Arnhem transporting pests like weeds Point Stuart Coastal Reserve and and Cane Toads. Highway, about 5km west of the Stuart’s Tree Historical Reserve Mary River or from Rockhole road. • Wash away from water access is restricted to this sensitive courses. A separate information sheet is area and requires a research permit available. available from Parks Permits. Bird Billabong - a Phone 8999 4795. walking track and Magpie Geese No swimming - Anseranas semipalmata viewing platform provide access to estuarine crocodiles a billabong where birdlife gather as inhabit these waters. waters recede on the wetlands. Rockhole - a popular access

Parks & Wildlife Commission of the Wildman Office Head Office - Goyder Centre Ph: (08) 8978 8986 25 Chung Wah Tce PALMERSTON NT 0830 Fax: (08) 8978 8976 PO Box 496 PALMERSTON NT 0831 www.nt.gov.au/nreta/parks Ph: (08) 8999 4555 Mary River National Park

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For more information see our website: www.nt.gov.au/nreta/parks - D/03/2006PWCNT or contact Tourism Top End (08) 8936 2499 or 1300 138 886 www.tourismtopend.com.au