Charles Darwin National Park

Charles Darwin National Park protects an area of monsoon forest and wetlands just 4 km southeast of Darwin:contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}. The park is notable for its World War II–era concrete ammunition bunkers; one bunker has been converted into a small museum displaying WWII memorabilia and information:contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}. The area also contains shell middens from the Larrakia people, evidence of thousands of years of Aboriginal use:contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}. Visitors can hike or bike along extensive fire trails through the bushland:contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}. Lookouts on a low hill offer panoramic views of Darwin’s city skyline across the harbor:contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}:contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}, especially beautiful at sunrise and sunset. Picnic tables and shelters are available near the main parking area. While there are no playgrounds or camping facilities, the park’s natural and historical features make it a popular spot for walking, birdwatching, and learning about Darwin’s wartime history:contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}. Pets are not permitted, and visitors should stay on marked tracks to avoid unexploded ordnance areas remaining from military use.