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Mary River Wetlands Cruise
The
Rockhole Billabong is part of the largest permanent wetland area of the
Mary River system. It joins Corroborree Billabong and forms one of the
most diverse ecosystems in Australia.
It gained its name from a natural rock ledge and deepwater hole. The term billabong comes from an Aboriginal word meaning ‘always water’.
The Top End ‘wet season’ transforms the Mary River Wetlands into an inland sea and replenishes the earth after the long dry. Fish, crocodiles and birds breed and flourish.
As the flood waters subside, the ‘dry season’ creates an awesome spectacle for people to view huge numbers of birds and large crocodiles. It is a wildlife observer’s paradise…
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“Home to the largest concentration
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Relax & enjoy the Mary River Wetlands aboard the 24 seaters ‘Azure I’ & ‘AzureII’ which depart the Rockhole for 2 hour cruises along these unspoilt and captivating waterways. Many believe that the vast wetlands of the Mary River system are the most beautiful in the Top End.
You
will experience the billabongs and paperbark forests which support breeding
populations of Brolga, Egret, Jabiru, Sea eagle, Magpie geese and many
more bird species .The Mary River Wetlands cruise is a must for all bird
lovers.
Spot huge saltwater crocodiles as well as fresh water crocodiles, wild buffalo & wallabies at the waters edge & plenty more wildlife as you cruise the wetlands.
The
trained guides have tremendous knowledge of flora and fauna of this amazing
area and will bring the experience to life for you…
See why the Mary River Wetlands is fast becoming recognized as the best place to view wildlife in the Northern Territory.
Sightings of the following birds & wildlife are common on the Mary River Wetlands Cruise:
| Jabiru | White Breasted Sea Eagle | Black-winged Stilt |
| Brolga | Whistling kite | Rufous Night-heron |
| Great Egret | Brahminy Kite | White-necked Heron |
| Intermediate Egret | Black kite | Pied Heron |
| Little Egret | Blue winged Kookaburra | Black Fronted Dotterel |
| Cattle Egret | Little Kingfisher | Australian Pratincole |
| Magpie Goose | Azure Kingfisher | Native fish |
| Comb Crested Jacana | Pied Butcher Bird | Green tree frog |
| Royal spoon Bill | White Gaped Honeyeater | Dingo |
| Straw Necked Ibis | Yellow Honeyeater | Brahman Cattle |
| Galah | Blue Faced Honeyeater | Water Rat |
| Sulphur Crested Cockatoo | Rainbow Bee Eater | Wild pig |
| Red Tailed Black Cockatoo | Whistling Duck | Water Buffalo |
| Pelican | Pacific Black Duck | Agile Wallaby |
| Australian Bustard | Radjah Shelduck | Antilopine Wallaroo |
| Australian Darter | Grey Teal | Various lizards & goannas |
| Pied Cormorant | Glossy Ibis | Various snakes |
| Red-capped Plover | Hoary-headed Crebe | Little Red Flying Fox |
| Wiskered Tern | Great Crested Crebe | Black Flying Fox |
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What to bring ?…
Hat, Sunscreen, insect repellent, camera, raincoat in stormy weather.
Cold water on board !
Departure times…
DEPARTS DAILY – Rockhole billabong – Mary River National Park
8am / 10am / 2pm / 4pm For bookings contact Point Stuart Wilderness Lodge
The Rockhole is located 2 hours drive east of Darwin via the Arnhem Hwy.
To reach the Rockhole requires driving on 18km of unsealed road. (Maintained
gravel road).
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