Limmen Bight Marine Park

Limmen Bight Marine Park equipment is essential. Safety and Comfort is home to an astonishing Marine Wildlife - At least three Ensure that your boat is properly array of marine animals, from species of pipefish (Hippichthys • threatened pipefish to part of equipped for remote area cyanospilos, H. parvicarinatus and boating. the largest density of in H. penicillus) live in the seagrass • Carry and drink plenty of water. the . meadows of the Park. Pipefish are • Wear a shady hat, sunscreen and The Park has a rich and active closely related to seahorses and insect repellent. Aboriginal culture. The Marra, these species are listed marine • Wear suitable clothing and Yanyuwa, Alawa and Wandarang species under the Commonwealth footwear. peoples have strong cultural Environment Protection and

Fact Sheet • Carry a comprehensive first aid affiliation with this saltwater Biodiversity Conservation Act. kit suitable for remote areas. country. • Avoid strenuous activity during The Park protects 884 km2 of the heat of the day. relatively pristine and diverse • Beware of theft, lock vehicles marine habitats including and secure valuables at extensive seagrass beds or boatramps. meadows. These seagrass beds are important for maintaining Blue-spotted Pipefish Please Remember Hippichthys cyanospilos marine turtles, listed pipefish and • Take all your rubbish away with you. dugongs. Marine sea turtles also live • All cultural items and wildlife The area also includes important throughout the Park and nest on are protected. commercial quantities of prawn, the adjacent islands. The Park is • Check that your vehicle/boat is mud crab and barramundi. These an important feeding and resting not transporting pests like weeds populations are important for both area for a range of turtles including and cane toads. the commercial and recreational Flatbacks, Greens, Hawksbills and fishers of the region. Olive Ridleys. Access (see map) Swimming - is not The Park is located approximately advised as Saltwater 340 km south-east of Katherine Crocodiles live and travel Dugong dugon and 100 km north-west of throughout the Marine Park. Borroloola. Access is via the History - Dutch explorer Abel surrounding Tasman named the area in 1644 or the boat ramps listed on the after one of his ships, Limmen. map overleaf. It is suspected that the ship was When to Visit named after the town/province Open all year. The dry season of Limmen in Holland. From the (May-Sept) are the most pleasant mid-17th century to the early 20th months to visit. Tropical cyclones century, Macassan fishermen have can affect this area during the wet harvested Trepang from the area. season. What to See and Do Fishing - enjoy the extensive fishing opportunities of the region. Remember that the area is remote and reliable Green Turtle communications and safety Chelonia mydas

Parks & Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory Limmen Ranger Station Regional Office Ph: (08) 8975 9940 32 Giles St KATHERINE NT 0850 Fax: (08) 8975 9761 PO Box 344 KATHERINE NT 0851 www.nt.gov.au/parks Ph: (08) 8973 8888 Limmen Bight Marine Park l n a NHULUNBUY

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D/06/2019PWCNT Fact Sheet For more information see our website: www.nt.gov.au/parks or contact Katherine Visitor Centre on (08) 8972 2650