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Mary River National Park
Mary River, Northern Territory
Big-croc wetlands and barra fishing on the Mary River floodplain.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 3 hours
A floodplain park east of Darwin known for croc watching and barramundi fishing. Several boat tours run from nearby, and it feels a long way from Darwin.
Good to know
- Join a cruise rather than going on foot
- Fishing spots can be rough tracks after the wet
- Best time
- Dawn or late afternoon
- Open
- Dry season
- Getting there
- Sealed to the edge, some unsealed tracks
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- No dogs
Facilities
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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