Casuarina Coastal Reserve
| Casuarina Coastal Reserve Northern Territory | |
|---|---|
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IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
 Estuary Mouth | |
  Casuarina Coastal Reserve | |
| Nearest town or city | Darwin |
| Coordinates | 12°19′54″S 130°53′44″E / 12.33167°S 130.89556°ECoordinates: 12°19′54″S 130°53′44″E / 12.33167°S 130.89556°E |
| Established | 1978[1] |
| Area | 1,361 hectares (3,363 acres)[1] |
| Visitation | 700,000 (in 2002)[1] |
| Managing authorities | Parks and Wildlife Commission |
| Website | Casuarina Coastal Reserve |
| See also | Protected areas of the Northern Territory |
Casuarina Coastal Reserve is a coastal reserve in the northern area of Darwin in the Northern Territory of Australia.
The reserve comprises approximately 1,361 hectares (3,363 acres) of habitats between Rapid Creek and Buffalo Creek.[2] The area includes 8 kilometres (5 mi) of sandy beaches backed by Casuarina trees and sandstone cliffs. The reserve includes areas of mangroves, paperbark forests and monsoon vine thickets.[3]
The Buffalo Creek boat ramp was built in the early 1970s and the reserve area was acquired by the Commonwealth in 1978. During the 1980s the boat ramp was upgraded and a carpark and toilets were constructed nearby. In 2001 facilities were upgraded and the second management plan was completed.[1]
Fauna found within the park include ospreys, sea eagles, cormorants, gulls and a variety of marine life including crocodiles. Mammals found in the area include the northern brushtail possum and the northern brown bandicoot which both thrive in the forests.[2]
See also
Protected areas of the Northern Territory
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Casuarina Coastal Reserve - Management Plan" (PDF). Parks and Wildlife Commission. 1 August 2002. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
- 1 2 "Casuarina Coastal Reserve". Parks and Wildlife Commission. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
- ↑ "Darwin City - Casuarina Coastal Reserve". Explore Australia's Outback. Retrieved 27 March 2015.