Mary River National Park

Mary River National Park is an Australian national park located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) east and stretching to the southeast of Darwin in the Northern Territory.

Mary River National Park
Northern Territory
Mary River National Park is located in Northern Territory
Mary River National Park
Mary River National Park
Nearest town or cityHumpty Doo
Coordinates12°42′S 131°43′E / 12.700°S 131.717°E / -12.700; 131.717
Established20 May 1966 (1966-05-20)[1]
Area1,215.25 km2 (469.2 sq mi)[1]
Visitation336,400 (in 2017)[2]
Managing authoritiesParks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory
WebsiteMary River National Park
See alsoProtected areas of the Northern Territory

Wildlife

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The national park is inhabited by several bird species and saltwater crocodiles.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "CAPAD 2012 Northern Territory Summary (see 'DETAIL' tab)". CAPAD 2012. Australian Government - Department of the Environment. 7 February 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
  2. ^ "Park visitor data". Department of Tourism Sport and Culture. Northern Territory Government. Retrieved 20 April 2019. Traffic counter located along Shady Camp road.
  3. ^ Government, Northern Territory (19 December 2023). "Mary River National Park". nt.gov.au. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
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