Tree Point Conservation Area

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Overview

This Conservation Area protects a coastal area on the Tree Point Pensinsula and a large mangrove habitat with a tidal creek that runs back in towards the Shoal Bay Coastal Reserve. A fringe of coastal vine thicket occurs along the beach for part of the Conservation Area. The access road follows the top of the dune with a large swamp on the landward side, which hosts a number of bird species at various times of the year.

How to Get There

The Tree Point Conservation Area is accessible from the Gunn Point Road. A turn-off towards the sea near the water tank on Gunn Point Road leads to the entrance to the Conservation Area.

When to Visit

The Reserve is accessible for most of the year although the track is impassable for a short period of time after heavy rains.

What to See and Do

Walking along the beach is an attractive acitivity. Motor vehicles are not permitted to drive on the beach.

Bird watching is an enjoyable activity with a variety of seabirds being present and the swamps often hosting birds such as Brolgas and Jabiru.

• Recreational Activities
• Scenic and Cultural Features
• Plants & Animals

Visitor Facilties

Visitor facilities consist of small areas set aside for picnicking on the edge of the beach.

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Please Remember

Safety and comfort

• Observe park safety signs.
• If stung by a Box Jellyfish, douse the affected area with vinegar and seek medical assistance.
• Carry and drink plenty of water.
• Wear a shady hat, sunscreen and insect repellent.
• Wear suitable clothing and footwear.
• Avoid strenuous activity during the heat of the day.
• Beware of theft, lock vehicles and secure valuables.

Please remember

• Take your rubbish away with you.
• Keep to designated roads and tracks.
• All cultural items and wildlife are protected.
• Pets are not permitted in this Reserve.
• Nets, traps and firearms are not permitted.
• Take care with fire, and light fires only in fireplaces provided.
• Camping is not permitted.
• Observe all fishing regulations.
• Check that your vehicle is not transporting pests like weeds and Cane Toads.

Recreational Activities

• Swimming
  No swimming during the wet season (October - April) because Box Jellyfish are common at this time of the year.
  
  During the dry season (May - September), swim at your own risk. Box Jellyfish have been recorded throughout the year.
• Fishing
  Although fishing is permitted, disturbing the rocks in any way or removal of shellfish is prohibited.
• Walking Tracks
  Walking along the beach to Tree Point for a view of Shoal Bay is suggested.

Scenic and Cultural Features

There are views of the northern beaches of Darwin from Tree Point.

Plants and Animals

Migratory waders congregate on the beach at certain times of the year. The mangroves support a large variety of birds that use the mangroves for cover and the tidal mudflats for feeding. The swamp is host to a large number of species of birds including Jabiru and Brolgas. Black kites and Brahimy kites have been seen in the area.

 

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