Wildlife

East Point Reserve

East Point, Northern Territory

Wallabies at dusk, a sunset lake, bush walks and a swimmable lake.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
2 hours
East Point Reserve
Bidgee · CC BY 3.0

A big bush reserve on the Darwin peninsula. Agile wallabies graze the lawns at dusk, there is a crocodile-free swim lake (Lake Alexander), a mangrove boardwalk and easy cycle paths.

Good to know

  • Arrive 30 minutes before dusk for wallabies
  • Lake Alexander is the safe swim; do not swim in the sea
Best time
Dusk
Open
All year
Getting there
Sealed roads; free car parks
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
No dogs

Facilities

  • BBQ
  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

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