Berry Springs Nature Park

Fact Sheet

Berry Springs Nature Park Swimming - The cool clear Safety and Comfort protects a large part of the Berry water is refreshing in the • Observe park safety signs. Creek catchment. Berry Creek shady pools along Berry Creek. • Swim only where starts from a number of springs, There are steps for easy access. recommended, observe forms a small creek, then reaches Bring your mask and snorkel to warning signs. • Wear a shady hat, sunscreen Darwin Harbour through a look at the underwater world. and insect repellent. mangrove lined estuary. The Park Take care and observe the safety • Please don’t take glass near provides an attractive area close signs. the pools, breakages are a to Darwin for recreational safety hazard. No Swimming - the pools • Beware of theft, lock vehicles activities, and also provides a may be temporarily closed and secure valuables. refreshing swimming spot after a in the wet season (October - day at the Territory Wildlife Park. April) when conditions are Please Remember If you swim with goggles you can considered unsafe • Put your rubbish in the bin or take it away with you. see many small native fish and Monsoon Rainforest and • Keep to designated roads, other aquatic life that live in the Woodlands Walk - a tracks and parking areas. clear pools. lovely loop walking track takes • All cultural items and wildlife are protected. Access (see map) you through two of the Top • Pets are not permitted in this Turn west off the Stuart Highway End’s habitats. It starts from the Park. about 47 km south of Darwin. The picnic area. Take binoculars if • Nets, traps and firearms are Park is 10 km along the Cox you are keen on bird watching. not permitted. Peninsula Road. • Fishing is not permitted in Kiosk is open from 11am this Park. When to Visit - 5.30pm daily from • Take care with fire, light fires The Park is open from 8.00 am to April - November. only in fireplaces provided. 6.30 pm daily. Group functions • Use wood provided sparingly. History • Camping is not permitted. require a permit. During WWII, Berry Springs was • Check that your vehicle is not If you are interested in plants, part of a Rest and Recreation transporting pests like weeds and Cane Toads. visit the Park during March and Camp set up by the armed forces April when many of the native for the 100 000 personnel based plants are in flower and the in the area. A number of huts and grasses are still green. a weir were built at Berry Springs What to See and Do during this time. You can still see Visit the interpretive their remains around the main display - it provides a brief pool. Berry Springs continues to description of the area including be popular with locals and some historical references, tourists as a place for rest and photographs and information on recreation. wildlife. Visit the Territory Wildlife Picnicking - lots Park of shady picnic areas It’s 1 km further west along the with tables and barbecues. Wood Cox Peninsula Road. is provided. Common Archerfish Toxotes chatareus

Parks & Wildlife Commission of the Berry Springs Park Office Head Office - Goyder Centre Ph: (08) 8988 6310 25 Chung Wah Tce PALMERSTON NT 0830 Fax: (08) 8988 6485 PO Box 496 PALMERSTON NT 0831 www.nt.gov.au/nreta/parks Ph: (08) 8999 4555 Berry Springs Nature Park

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Parking Territory Wildlife Park Wheelchair Access Toilet Cox Peninsula Rd Toilets Berry Springs Nature Park Kiosk

Picnic Table 10 km

Barbecue To Katherine To Darwin 273 km Stuart Highway 47 km Swimming

Drinking Water

Walking Track

Berry Creek No dogs

Berry Springs Monsoon Forest and Woodlands Main Pool Walk

Picnic Area

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