Parks
Want to explore the Outback? The Parks and Wildlife Service of the Northern Territory manage Parks and Reserves from the tropical north to the deserts of Central Australia.
Whether you are interested in exploring the Territory’s range of landscapes or discovering more about its history and people – Territory Parks are a great place to start.
If you are planning a visit, take the time to check out the attached links so you can be well prepared. Information on park fees, road conditions, pets in parks and details on things to know before you go are all available.
$3 Million Upgrade for Howard Springs Nature Park Continues - November 17th
Work to clear silt from the main pool at Howard Springs Nature Park has begun with local company Macmahon Services Australia awarded the $166,000 contract to do the work. View media release
Park Closure - Howard Springs Nature Park - November 13th
The Department of Natural Resources, Environment, The Arts and Sport (NRETAS) advises that Howard Springs Nature Park will be temporarily closed for approximately three weeks to undertake restoration works from Monday, 16 November 2009.
Katherine Junior Rangers Graduate - November 13th
Junior Rangers in Katherine celebrated the end of the 2009 season with a damper making competition, certificate presentation and camp-over at Nitmiluk National Park last Friday, 6 November 2009. View media release (pdf 36Kb)
Temporary Closure of Dam Wall to walking - Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve - July
Please note that the dam wall at Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve remains closed to walking due to the presence of a large Saltwater Crocodile. Access across the wall is by vehicle only.
