East Point
You wouldn't know you were only a few kilometres from Darwin CBD once you're in East Point Reserve.
There is a flat walking/riding track that runs the perimeter of the peninsular, perfect for scouting out the best location to watch the sunset over the water. Sometimes you catch a glimpse of the city in the distance - but it feels so far away and the walking track is so quiet and peaceful!
Lake Alexander is in the middle of the park and during the dry season there are some water sports you can hire out - kayaks, paddle boards etc. Next to the lake there is a kids playground and a few bbq areas scattered between the lake and the beach, it can get quite busy on the weekends but there is plenty of room to spread out.
There's 100's of wallabies hopping about, mostly active in the early mornings or evenings when the temperature are a bit more manageable. Also spot the curlews and magpie geese (only in the wet season).
You can walk along the red cliffs to find a suitable swimming spot, the locals always know the best way to climb down the tricky cliffs- I do not recommend doing this with out a local. Always read the signs, because there are crocs and stingers.
We usually swim along the beach, where there are locals and children swimming, best to swim in groups - we hope.
There's also an outside gym, equestrian centre and a military museum.
There is a flat walking/riding track that runs the perimeter of the peninsular, perfect for scouting out the best location to watch the sunset over the water. Sometimes you catch a glimpse of the city in the distance - but it feels so far away and the walking track is so quiet and peaceful!
Lake Alexander is in the middle of the park and during the dry season there are some water sports you can hire out - kayaks, paddle boards etc. Next to the lake there is a kids playground and a few bbq areas scattered between the lake and the beach, it can get quite busy on the weekends but there is plenty of room to spread out.
There's 100's of wallabies hopping about, mostly active in the early mornings or evenings when the temperature are a bit more manageable. Also spot the curlews and magpie geese (only in the wet season).
You can walk along the red cliffs to find a suitable swimming spot, the locals always know the best way to climb down the tricky cliffs- I do not recommend doing this with out a local. Always read the signs, because there are crocs and stingers.
We usually swim along the beach, where there are locals and children swimming, best to swim in groups - we hope.
There's also an outside gym, equestrian centre and a military museum.
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