".....the Mary River region in many ways surpasses that of Kakadu for both wildlife and scenery. " Les Hiddons, Bush Tucker Man

 

A UNIQUE AND RELAXED LIFESTYLE

NEWS UPDATE OCTOBER 2006

ANGELRIDE UPDATE

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As a family owned and operated eco-tourism complex, we invite you to experience our unique and relaxed lifestyle in tropical surrounds - enjoy country charm and hospitality of Mary River Park. You'll be getting off to a great start for your Top End journey, when you contact us at Mary River Park.

Or simply drop in on your way to Kakadu. You will find us at the Mary River Crossing on the Arnhem Highway, about a 100km from Darwin and 32km from Kakadu National Park entrance.

We offer a variety of accommodation and activities:

  • Air Conditioned cabins with ensuite
  • Powered sites
  • Camp sites, and secluded riverside camp sites
  • Eco River cruises
  • Sunset & Stargazing Dinner Cruise
  • Eco 4WD Wetland & Wildlife Safari tours
  • Woodland, grassland or wetland bushwalks:the Bamboo Walk, the River Walk & the Wallaby Track
  • Perfect for birdwatching or simply being close to nature
  • Barramundi Fishing Trips in the Mary River

Country hospitality at its best - homestyle meals served in our tropical design dining room, overlooking the woodlands and landscaped gardens.

Meal times are flexible, and are adjusted to suit guests leaving or returning on tours away from Mary River Park.

ONLY AN HOUR'S DRIVE FROM DARWIN

Halfway between Darwin and Kakadu, Mary River Park allows you to travel in comfort and take time-out to appreciate the diversity of the landscape.

Mary River Park boasts a 3km frontage to the Mary River and is a sanctuary for both woodland and wetland flora and fauna.

The wildlife is both abundant and varied, ranging from Salt & Freshwater Crocodiles to Azure Kingfishers, Jabirus and Wallabies.

A TRUE WILDERNESS

Meandering over 300 kilometers into the heartland of Kakadu, and with a catchment of over eight thousand square kilometers, the Mary River has a permanent human population of less than thirty who call its bank’s home.

It is a true wilderness, beloved of fisher folk, bird watchers, and those who love the spectacular raw beauty of this great natural system.

Host to an amazing amount of wildlife: birds of prey, a profusion of waterfowl, wallabies, water buffalo, dingos, lizards, snakes, both Saltwater and Johnson River species of crocodile, not to mention enough species of fish to fill a scientific volume, it is rare to find wildlife so quiet and plentiful.
And it's only an hours drive from our capital city, Darwin!

Bush Tucker man Les Hiddons once claimed that the Mary River region in many ways surpasses that of Kakadu for both wildlife and scenery.

 


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The threatened Gouldian Finch made a welcome and spectacular re-entry into the Mary River Park area, when a flock of more than 500 appeared during mid 2005.
 
The swimming pool is shaded to avoid sunburn, and is a pleasant place to chill out after an exciting day's activities
The grounds are freshly mown and are the home of some spectacular birdlife
The wildlife is both abundant and varied, ranging from Salt & Freshwater Crocodiles to Azure Kingfishers, Jabirus and Wallabies.
Enjoy the bar and restuarant, or cook your own on the BBQ Deck

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