Charles Darwin National Park Northern Territory |
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IUCN category II (national park)
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Looking at Darwin from a park lookout
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Nearest town or city | Darwin |
Coordinates | 12°27′03″S 130°52′24″E / 12.45083°S 130.87333°ECoordinates: 12°27′03″S 130°52′24″E / 12.45083°S 130.87333°E |
Established | 8 April 1998 |
Area | 13.03 km2 (5.0 sq mi) |
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Website | Charles Darwin National Park |
See also | Protected areas of the Northern Territory |
Charles Darwin National Park is 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.
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. Regular events held in the park include the Earthdance festival.