Window on the Wetlands Visitor Centre

Take in the view from Window Their lower reaches almost join on the Wetlands Visitor Centre, up in the wet season. Large Safety and Comfort • Carry and drink plenty of water. the highest point on the lower native animals like wallabies • Wear a shady hat, sunscreen and floodplain. move between catchments. insect repellent. Unfortunately so do weeds and From the top floor of the Centre • Wear suitable clothing and enjoy superb views across the feral animals, like pigs and footwear. floodplains, especially during buffalo. • Avoid strenuous activity during the early morning or late The Visitor Centre the heat of the day. Fact Sheet afternoon. Wet season views of Window on the Wetlands Visitor • Beware of theft. Lock vehicles and secure valuables. the flooded wetlands can often Centre provides an introduction be accompanied by spectacular to the northern coastal wetlands. Please Remember lightning storms. Details of places to visit and • Put your rubbish in the bin or take it away with you. Limilngan-Wulna people speak activities in the immediate area are available from local guides at • Keep to designated roads and for this land. Known as Ludawei, tracks. the visitor centre. this site is an important part • All cultural items and wildlife of their culture. The three hills Interactive displays offer an are protected. represent Turtle Dreaming, called insight into the ecological • Camping is not permitted. LULAK. processes that occur in the • Check that your vehicle is not transporting pests like weeds The name Beatrice Hill was given wetlands, seasonal changes and and Cane Toads. to the site on the June 6 1864, the problems of feral animals and weeds. • A permit is required for Drone by naval officers surveying the use - conditions apply and it Adelaide River on board HMS Guides can help you with detailed must be obtained prior to your Beatrice. information on wildlife and on arrival in the Park. local Aboriginal and European Northern Coastal the Visitors Centre roof, which Wetlands history. reflects the contours of the hills in The Adelaide River is one of eight Cultural Activities the area. rivers in the Top End with large Cultural talks, activities, floodplains in their catchments. demonstrations and refreshments Parking - there is quite a steep Together, their floodplains are available. It is essential to walk from the car park to the create a great expanse of coastal book for these additional services, entrance of the Visitor Centre. A wetlands, one of the rarest and fees apply. For bookings and drop-off area is provided at the most threatened land systems in further information: phone entrance for less able passengers. the world. They are collectively 8988 8188. Whilst visiting Window on the known as the northern coastal Entry is free. Wetlands why not also enjoy wetlands. Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve Opening hours - 8.00 am - 5.30 and/or . The Arnhem Highway takes you pm daily. Front entry gates locked Maps and other fact sheets are across five of the eight rivers as at 5.30pm. you travel between Darwin and available. Accessss (see map) Jabiru. The catchments of these Travel approximately 60 km rivers are not separate from one from Darwin along the Stuart another, especially those east of and Arnhem Highways. You’ll Darwin. easily see the upswept line of Brolga Grus rubicundus

Parks & Wildlife Commission of the Window on the Wetlands Office Head Office - Level 1, JHV2 Ph: (08) 8988 8188 Jape Homemaker Village, 356 Bagot Road, MILLNER, NT, 0810 www.parksandwildlife.nt.gov.au GPO Box 1448 DARWIN Ph: (08) 8999 4555 Window on the Wetlands

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D/04/2020PWCNT 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