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Wildlife & Wetland

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 Adelaide River jumping crocodile cruises

Adelaide River off the Arnhem Highway.

Just an hour and 15-minute drive from Darwin towards Kakadu is the Adelaide River. Here, a number of operators offer jumping crocodile cruises providing the opportunity to get up and close to see the mighty prehistoric crocodile propel itself out of the water for an easy meal.

Corroboree Billabong

108km east of Darwin off the Arnhem Highway. Open April to December. Partly unsealed road.

Take a leisurely drive from Darwin to Corroboree Billabong, a popular fishing location. With water birds and woodland wildlife, along with crocodiles to keep you company whilst you fish, you will have a pretty good chance of catching that elusive ‘barra’ or saratoga. Be amazed as some of Australia’s largest saltwater crocodiles drift lazily past. The billabong is also home to wild buffalo and an abundance of birdlife.Seasonal public access to a boat ramp is provided.

Rockhole Billabong

Rockhole, about two hours' drive from Darwin, is another access point to the channels of the Mary River system, a hugely popular spot for barramundi fishing. Located off Point Stuart Road in the Mary River National Park, Rockhole is an excellent stepping-off point from which to enjoy a day's fishing or exploration of the tranquil surrounds.

There is a boat ramp on site making easy access for those with their own boat, but for those who don't, the Mary River Wetlands Cruise departs from the Rockhole.

Shady Camp

Point Stuart Road – 50km north off the Arnhem Highway.

In 1987 a barrage was constructed at Shady Camp on the Mary River to stop saltwater penetrating into the wetlands, the meeting of fresh and saltwater here offers some of the best barramundi fishing in the Top End. Mullet converge to feed on algae washed down by the stream of fresh water at the end of the wet with barramundi and other fish following to feed on the mullet. This area of the Mary River has the highest density of saltwater crocodiles in the world. Be Crocwise.