National ParksDarwin
East Point Reserve Darwin
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Best Time
Dry Season (May–Oct)
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
5 min
Access
All vehicles
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A 197-hectare coastal reserve on the Darwin peninsula with walking trails, a small freshwater lake (Lake Alexander — one of Darwin's only safe freshwater swimming spots), WWII gun batteries, wallaby spotting at dusk, and exceptional sunset views over the Timor Sea toward Darwin Harbour. East Point Reserve has the best WWII coastal fortifications in Darwin and is the most reliable place to see wallabies feeding at dusk within the city limits.
Plan your visit
In a national park, you'll usually need an NT Parks Pass, and campsites & some walks must be booked in advance.
Explorer Verdict
VerifiedFree entry
Best for
Multi-day adventures, photography, wildlife
Skip if
You want a quick stop close to town
Time needed
Full day to 3+ days
Best season
Dry Season (May–Oct)
NT Explorer verified
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Dry Season (May–Oct)
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin7km
Drive Time5 min
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
Parking
Safety Warnings
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Distance
7km from Darwin
Drive Time
5 min
Best Season
Dry Season (May–Oct)
Rating
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Safety Warnings
• Check conditions
Distance
7km from Darwin
Drive Time
5 min
Best Season
Dry Season (May–Oct)
Rating
No reviews yet
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Sun & light times
East Point Reserve Darwin · ACST
Sunrise
05:43
Sunset
18:21
Day length12h 39m
Golden Hour AM
05:43 – 06:12
Golden Hour PM
17:52 – 18:21
Blue Hour AM
05:20 – 05:43
Blue Hour PM
18:21 – 18:43
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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