Douglas River / Daly River Esplanade Conservation Area

All year round, but the best time to visit is from May to September during the dry season.

You can check road conditions by calling 1800 246 199 or visiting the Road Report NT website.

Travel 200km south along the Stuart Highway from Darwin, or 150km north from Katherine.

Turn off at Dorat Road, follow the signs and then take Oolloo Road until you reach the Douglas Daly Holiday Park.

Check road conditions before you go.

You can do all of the following activities in the conservation areas:

• four-wheel driving
• fishing
• wildlife watching
• camping.

Tipperary Crossing Bush campground:

• bush camping - no facilities
• generator area
• no caravans permitted

Crystal Falls Bush campground:

• bushcamping - no facilities
• generators and caravans not permitted

The Tipperary Crossing and Crystal Falls Bush campgrounds are bush camping sites with no other facilities.

No caravans are permitted but you can have a generator at Tipperary Crossing Bush.

You must book and pay online.

Douglas River Esplanade campground is commercially operated and has the following facilities:

• fire pits
• picnic tables
• drinking water
• public toilets
• kiosk
• camping
• caravans
• accommodation
• showers.

To book or find out more about the commercial campground, go to the Douglas Daly Holiday Park website.

When visiting the park remember all of the following:

• visitors to the NT require a parks pass
• take your rubbish with you as there are no bins in the area
• stay on marked tracks and roads
• cultural items and wildlife are protected
• pets are not permitted in the park
• nets, traps and firearms are not permitted
• use fuel stoves if possible
• don't use soaps or detergent in or near waterways
• don't clear vegetation to make your camp
• some sites are closed every year to help revegetation
• bury toilet waste 15cm deep at least 100m from the river
• check your vehicle is not transporting pests like weeds and cane toads.

Campfires

Campfires are only permitted at Douglas River Esplanade campground.

You must:

• be careful with fire, keep campfires small and only light fires in the fireplaces provided
• collect fallen timber only.

Have a safe and comfortable trip to Douglas River / Daly River Esplanade Conservation Area by doing all of the following:

• there are saltwater crocodiles in all waterways - do not swim and Be Crocwise at all times:
  • for more information on crocodile safety, go to the Be Crocwise website
• carry and drink plenty of water
• wear a hat, sunscreen and insect repellent
• wear suitable clothing and footwear
• carry a first aid kit
• avoid strenuous activity during the heat of the day
• make sure your vehicle is well-maintained and equipped
• check wet season road conditions by calling 1800 246 199.

Phone: 08 8999 4555.