Umbrawarra Gorge Nature Park

Umbrawarra is a striking (May to September) when the isolated gorge featuring steep river level has dropped and the Safety and Comfort red cliffs, and a small creek gorge is accessible. • Observe park safety signs. which continues to meander • Swim only where recommended, through it in the early to mid- What to See and Do observe warning signs. dry season. Camping - a small • Carry and drink plenty of water. campground with a Visitors can walk alongside the • Wear a shady hat, sunscreen and composting toilet is only a creek to a large pool with a small insect repellent. short distance from the gorge sandy beach, whilst the rest of • Wear suitable clothing and Fact Sheet entrance. Water is not provided. the gorge can only be reached footwear. Camping fees apply and should by wading, swimming and rock • Carry a first aid kit. be deposited in the honesty box hopping. • Avoid strenuous activity during provided. (A ‘Park Fees’ brochure the heat of the day. The Wagiman people speak for is available for details on other • Ensure your vehicle is well this land. Look carefully and parks). maintained and equipped. you’ll see Aboriginal art on the Swimming - rocky pools • Beware of theft, lock vehicles and gorge walls. The carpark near the and small sandy beaches secure valuables. entrance of the gorge was the site provide beautiful swimming of a tin mine in the early 1900’s. spots, early to mid-dry season Please Remember only. The creek stops flowing late • No bins are provided, please take Access (see map) your rubbish away with you. The Park is located about 245 km in the dry season . • Keep to designated roads and from Darwin and about 115 km Walking - an easy 1 km tracks. from Katherine. Drive along the walk leads into the gorge but • All cultural items and wildlife are Stuart Highway to about 3 km if you want to go further along the protected. south of Pine Creek. Then turn creek you will have to swim and • Pets are not permitted in this Park. south west onto an unsealed road. rock-hop. There are magnificent • Nets, traps and firearms are not The next 22 km can become very views from the cliff tops. permitted. dusty and corrugated. This section • Take care with fire, light fires only contains steep dips and creek in fireplaces provided. crossings. Drive with care. • Avoid using soaps and detergent in Roads - the Park can be or near waterways. reached by all vehicles in the • Camp only in designated camping dry season (May - September). areas. Towing caravans along this • Collect firewood before arriving at road is not recommended due your picnic or campsite. to the corrugations. During the • Collect fallen timber only. wet season (October - April), • Generators are not permitted in the road is only accessible by this Park. 4WD vehicles and may become • Check that your vehicle is not impassable after rain. Consult transporting pests like weeds and maps and check road conditions Cane Toads. on 1 800 246 199 prior to your visit, or visit the website www.roadreport.nt.gov.au When to Visit It is best to visit in the dry season, Mertens Water Monitor Varanus mertensi

Parks & Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory Batchelor Office Regional Office - Goyder Centre Ph: (08) 8976 0282 25 Chung Wah Tce PALMERSTON NT 0830 PO Box 496 PALMERSTON NT 0831 www.parksandwildlife.nt.gov.au Ph: (08) 8999 4555 Umbrawarra Gorge Nature Park Darwin Umbrawarra Gorge George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens Nature Park Charles Darwin National Park Casuarina Coastal Reserve Holmes Jungle Nature Park Knuckey Lagoons Conservation Tree Point Reserve Conservation Area

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Information 0 500 1000 Walking metres Camping

Picnic Area

Barbeque Jindare Station Toilets (Private property)

Swimming

Park Boundary To Stuart Hignway Unsealed Road 22 km

Umbrawarra Gorge

D/03/2015PWCNT Fact Sheet For more information see our website: www.parksandwildlife.nt.gov.au or contact Tourism Top End (08) 8980 6000 or 1300 138 886 www.tourismtopend.com.au