Escape the holiday boredom and discover what nature has to offer at our Parks and Reserves over the Easter long weekend.
The majority of Parks across the Top End
region are open including Buley Rockhole, Florence Falls, Umbrawarra Gorge and Tjuwaliyn
Hot Springs. Upper Cascades is open for walking and swimming and while
Wangi Falls is still closed for swimming, the campground and café are open.
The Katherine region has plenty of
options for swimming, camping and hiking at Mataranka Thermal Pools, Leliyn and
Nitmiluk. Cutta Cutta Caves Nature Park has opened for the 2019 season, with
guided cave tours available.
All campgrounds in Central Australia are
open, with cool nights forecast over the long weekend making it the perfect
time to get out and about and sleep under the stars. Burnt areas of the
Larapinta Trail are now flourishing and the full trail is now open.
In the Barkly, Tropical Cyclone Trevor
delivered an impressive soaking bringing the Iytwelepenty / Davenport Ranges
National Park back to life making it the perfect place to enjoy an Easter swim.
Unpredictable weather at this time of
year can mean both opens and closures at short notice. Check the website before
heading out to avoid disappointment: https://nt.gov.au/leisure/parks-reserves
Quotes
from Department of Tourism Sport and Culture, Acting Director North Australia
Parks, Peter Ross.
“The Easter long weekend provides a
fantastic opportunity for Territorians to get out camping and make the most of
our incredible Parks and Reserves, and we encourage everyone to put safety
first.
“Our rangers work hard to ensure as much
as possible is open for you to enjoy, however if it is closed, it’s for a
reason such as high water levels impacting the ability to conduct crocodile
management surveys, or currents make it too dangerous to swim. Please respect
any closures.
“Crocodiles live in waterways across the
Top End and it is important to Be Crocwise at all times and ensure you camp at
least 50 metres from the water’s edge.”
Media Contact: Department of
Tourism, Sport and Culture Media Manager: 0428 052 647