Charles Darwin National Park is a national park in the Northern Territory of Australia, 4 km southeast of Darwin. It is notable for its World War II–era concrete bunkers, one of which has been converted into a visitors centre and display of World War II memorabilia. It also has lookouts towards the city of Darwin. It contains middens used by the Larrakia people.[2]
| Charles Darwin National Park Northern Territory | |
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 Looking at Darwin from a park lookout | |
  Charles Darwin National Park | |
| Nearest town or city | Darwin |
| Coordinates | 12°27′03″S 130°52′24″E / 12.45083°S 130.87333°E |
| Established | 8 April 1998[1] |
| Area | 13.03 km2 (5.0 sq mi)[1] |
| Managing authorities |
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| Website | Charles Darwin National Park |
| See also | Protected areas of the Northern Territory |
The park has extensive fire trails suitable for bush walking, as well as a mountain bike trail maintained by the Darwin Off-Road Cyclists Club.[3] Regular events held in the park include the Earthdance festival.
See also
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edit- ^ 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.
- ^ Charles Darwin National Park
- ^ Darwin Off-Road Cyclists Club