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Mary River Area Attractions
Mary River Area Attractions Directory : Natural Attractions
Bird Billabong
The Northern Territory is home to the highest number of waterbirds in Australia as well as some of the most beautiful and rare bird species. The aptly-named Bird Billabong is located in the Mary River National Park between the Mount Bundy Hills and the Mary River channel, and is teeming with just some of them. Take the pleasant 2 kilometre stroll to the billabong through scenic surroundings. Stand on the viewing platform at the water's edge a while, it's designed to give panoramic views over th...Bird Billabong
Mary River ( Arnhem Highway)
Couzens Lookout
Couzen's Lookout is positioned within the Mary River region - a wide expanse of national park land an hour's drive from Darwin that provides visitors with opportunities for wildlife watching, fishing, four-wheel driving, bushwalking and photography. Secluded camping by the Mary River and memorable sunsets can be found at Couzen's, as its location within the national park offers an excellent vantage point for magnificent views of the surrounding plains. The Mary River is an excellent spot to vi...Couzens Lookout
Mary River ( Arnhem Highway)
Mistake Billabong
A beautiful and tranquil sight, Mistake Creek Billabong, in the Mary River National Park, is about an hour's drive from Darwin. The location is renowned for the large floodplains that spread over the National Park, and therefore Mistake Billabong is home to an abundance of wildlife, including crocodiles and thousands of unique migratory birds. Walk along the boardwalk to the viewing platform at the water's edge or settle within the birdhide, to unobtrusively observe the private lives of some of...Mistake Billabong
Mary River ( Arnhem Highway)
Rockhole
The Rockhole, about an hour's drive from Darwin, is another access point to the channels of the Mary River system, a hugely popular spot for barramundi fishing. Located off Point Stuart Road, in the Mary River National Park, Rockhole is an excellent stepping-off point from which to enjoy a day's fishing or exploration of the tranquil surrounds. There is a boat ramp on site making easy access for those with their own boat, but for those who don't, the Mary River Wetlands Cruise departs the Rockh...Rockhole
Mary River ( Arnhem Highway)
Shady Camp
Shady Camp is a popular spot for anglers setting off onto the lower reaches of the Mary River. Located in Mary River National Park, just over 60 minutes' drive from Darwin, the area is a picturesque area surrounded by fresh water billabongs and paperbark and monsoon forests. Most NT rivers average five crocodiles per kilometre, but in the Mary River that number climbs to nearly 15 saltwater crocodiles per kilometre. Climb the viewing platform at Shady Camp to look across the Mary River floodpla...Shady Camp
Mary River ( Arnhem Highway)