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DISCOVER THE CORROBOREE BILLABONG WITH GECKO: CHEAP CAR HIRE DARWIN TRIP INFO 2 DAYS - 1 WEEK DARWIN TO CORROBOREE BILLABONG TO MARY RIVER NATIONAL PARK TO DARWIN BEST IN DRY SEASON JUNE - SEPTEMBER
Visiting Darwin and looking for the ultimate
Just 90 minutes south-east of Darwin or west of
wetlands adventure? The Corroboree
Kakadu, the wetlands are located not far off the
Billabong forms part of the Mary River
Arnham Highway, and absolutely teeming with
Wetlands and is perfect for a day trip from
wildlife.
Darwin or for a stop on your way to Kakadu National Park.
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Airboat Safari For something a little more adventurous, try an Airboat Safari with Wildlands. These 45 minute tours will have you crossing the floodplains of the Mary River wetlands, visiting the Corroboree Billabong and taking in the wildlife including saltwater crocs and plenty of birdlife. You’ll also get the chance to glide through the lotus flowers that line the bank – something that has Corroborree Billabong via Louise Denton Photography at
to be seen.
https://home.louisedenton.com/photo-essay-corroboreebillabong/
Cruise the Wetlands One of the best ways to see Corroboree Billabong is on a wetlands tour with Wetland Cruises, where you’ll get the chance to learn more about the Billabong and the wildlife that
Wildlands tours take you from the Corroboree Billabong located on Marrakai Station, a privately- owned cattle station through to the Mary River National park and into Rockhole, a popular fishing spot for those chasing Barramundi.
call it home. Experienced guides will give you some great information to help you understand more about the importance of the wetlands. The cruise is perfect for the keen photographer looking to get some shots of the wildlife the cruise passes.
Wetlands Airboat Safari via https://www.wildlands.com.au/tour/airboat-safari/
Barramundi Fishing Never thought you’d find yourself fishing for Barramundi in the Northern Territory? Fish the Top End run Barramundi fishing tours on the Corroboree Billabong between May and Wetlands Cruises via http://www.wetlandcruises.com.au/gallery/saltwatercrocodiles
November. Apart from the Barra, Saratoga and Tarpon call these waterways home, so there’s always the chance for a different catch.
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Apart from the fish, there’s also the chance to
Stuart’s Memorial Cairn is a lovely walk for those
see a variety of water birds, sea eagles, crocs,
interested in history. There are also a number of
water buffalo and wild pigs. Fishing the lily and
4WD drive tracks and plenty of picnic areas to
pandanus lined billabong is certainly
stop for lunch. You will need to head back to
something you won’t get to do elsewhere.
your accommodation for a swim though – the waterways around the Mary River National Park
Houseboat Hire Have a little more time to discover and prefer to spend a few days? Hire a houseboat and cruise the Billabong and wetlands at your own leisurely pace. Fish from the houseboat or just use the time to explore, take photos and
and Corroboree Billabong are full of saltwater crocodiles, so it is a no swimming area. For photographers, the National Park is a chance to catch wildlife in their natural environment, the amazing landscapes and the lotus lilies.
experience what it’s like to sit under the stars in the Northern Territory. The houseboats cater to a range of groups and is the perfect way to experience the Corroboree Billabong and Mary River Wetlands at your own pace.
Mary River National Park via https://nt.gov.au/leisure/parksreserves/find-a-park/find-a-park-to-visit/mary-river-nationalpark
Choose your time to visit Corroboree Billabong Wetlands Airboat Safari via
wisely. Generally, the Billabong is inaccessible
https://www.wildlands.com.au/tour/airboat-safari/vv
during the wet season due to flooding prevent access by road. If you’re interested in how high
Explore the Mary River National Park
the flood waters get, check out the flood marks
On your trip to the Corroboree Billabong, some
on the walls in some of the public restrooms!
time spent exploring the Mary River National
If you’re after the ultimate wildlife experience in
Park is a must. Couzens Lookout is a great place
the Northern Territory, make sure a visit to
to stop and soak in the sunset views, while the
Corroboree Billabong and the Mary River
6km walk in Point Stuart Coastal Reserve out to
Wetlands are on your travel bucket list.