Howard Springs Nature Park
Howard Springs Nature Park
Howard Springs Nature Park
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The 283 hectare Park is on the doorstep of Palmerston and a short drive from Darwin and is a small patch of preserved natural bushland in an area of high development. Howard Springs Nature Park is a place where visitors can walk, relax, explore and cool off close to Darwin. It is maintained as bushland oasis for families to 'get outdoors', enjoy picnics and barbeques, get close to local wildlife and aquatic wildlife, such as barramundi and turtles.
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Peter S
Aarhus, Denmark795 contributions
Aug 2022
We had a short stop at Howard Springs Nature Park to see the feeding of the Barramuni’s – it was interesting to see. We felt that there was a lot more to see however this was part of a round trip returning to Darwin. The seems to be good for families with children.
Written January 25, 2023
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Kelly H
Tarneit, Australia15 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
We spent the morning here with the 3 kids (4 and under). Make sure you pack swim wear. Kids had a great time playing in the water and on the small playground. Small walk to see the fish and turtles. Highly recommended for young families.
Written August 14, 2021
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TheBirdWhoToldYou
Mackay, Australia35 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Googles first result for this place links you to a trip advisor review titled Amazing Hot Springs. Let’s be clear, these are NOT hot springs. It is cold water. I wish they would remove that review.
Written August 31, 2020
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Helen m
Brisbane, Australia18 contributions
Feb 2023
This is a beautiful part of Darwin surrounds. Highly recommend a visit at any time of day. Very well looked after by the rangers.
Facilities are great, and the area is calm, green, and clean.
Didnt take kids, but its completely kid friendly.
Facilities are great, and the area is calm, green, and clean.
Didnt take kids, but its completely kid friendly.
Written February 22, 2023
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Geoff C
Geelong, Australia25 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
What a surprise!
Well presented area, that encompasses areas for play, leisure and connection with the environment. Loved the fish, turtles, goanna and even the half possum that an eagle nearly dropped on me. Suits all ages. We walked the monsoon walk, to the real springs near to the play/water area. Great,free,relaxing area!
Well presented area, that encompasses areas for play, leisure and connection with the environment. Loved the fish, turtles, goanna and even the half possum that an eagle nearly dropped on me. Suits all ages. We walked the monsoon walk, to the real springs near to the play/water area. Great,free,relaxing area!
Written June 1, 2021
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Ellemay 🍹🐠🐳
Sydney, Australia47,363 contributions
Dec 2018
Howard Springs Nature Park is located 35kms from Darwin & has been a recreational park for the people of Darwin for many years. There is numerous walking tracks through rainforests & bushland, rock pools, picnic spots, & a waterfall.
Written December 5, 2018
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Michelle M
Sydney, Australia197 contributions
Jun 2021
Limited parking area, short easy walk, no swimming, boardwalk and bridges over the water, clear water where you can see the barramundi, turtles, fish, playground for the kids with a swim area. Nice place to visit.
Written July 3, 2021
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Christine G
Greater Sydney, Australia152 contributions
Apr 2021
It is a great place to go if you want to have a picnic & take the kids for a dip in the kids pools but it is not what it used to be. We were looking forward to a swim in the waterhole but it has been shut off and the only "swimming" is in the man made pools that are primarily for kids. Appears to have good picnic areas, kids playgrounds etc.
Written April 22, 2021
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John L
Brisbane Australia134 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
Don’t bother
During world war 2 this was a R n R oasis for US and Australian troops to rest
It is now basically a fish farm with a few turtles and a couple of barrumandes
On the way from / to Kakadu or Litchfield to Darwin
Spend your time elsewhere
During world war 2 this was a R n R oasis for US and Australian troops to rest
It is now basically a fish farm with a few turtles and a couple of barrumandes
On the way from / to Kakadu or Litchfield to Darwin
Spend your time elsewhere
Written February 8, 2019
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Fiona H
Adelaide, Australia38 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
Spent an afternoon going for a walk in the moonsoon forest, then a cool dip in the manmade rockpools. Was fun watching the barra and turtles in the lagoon.
Written July 14, 2018
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- (3.16 mi) Quest Palmerston
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- Restaurants near Howard Springs Nature Park:
- (1.52 mi) Howard Springs Tavern
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