BERRY SPRINGS
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| Type of dive: |
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Freshwater |
| Snorkelling: |
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Great naturally heated water! |
| Scuba: |
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Open Water |
| Access: |
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Shore |
| Depth: |
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Up to 7 metres (20’) |
| Visibility: |
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5 – 7 metres (15-20’) |
| Water temperature: |
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28°C (82°F) |
| Seasonal: |
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Yes, may be closed in the wet season from October to April |
Naturally heated fresh water pools in a bush setting!
Berry Springs Nature Park is set in a beautiful tranquil relaxing bush setting, just a 45-minute drive south of Darwin.
During World War II, there area was a recreational base for many thousands of troops and remnants of the base such as huts and weirs are still evident.
Now visitors have easy access to three main bush swimming pools downstream from a waterfall.
The water temperature is a constant 28 degrees Celsius (82°F) year-round because the pools are fed by underground geothermal heated spring water.
Berry Springs harbours a diverse range of aquatic plant and animal life, and is easily entered and egressed by shore.
Underwater, there are native fish such as small archer fish, barramundi and catfish, as well as freshwater crayfish and turtles.
Divers might also be accompanied by the occasional monitor lizard swimming by on the surface.
The pools are kept full by a low weir and swimming below the weir is not recommended due to the presence of crocodiles.
The pools may be closed during the wet season, October to April, due to flooding.
Berry Springs Nature Park is also a haven for bird life, and during March and April native flowers are in full bloom.
There are also great monsoon forest and woodlands walking trails.
Special thanks to Todd Hughes from Dive Darwin.
Copyright © 2024 Steve Sinclair
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FURTHER INFORMATION
LOCATION
State or Territory:
Northern Territory
Nearest City:
Darwin
Nearest Regional City:
Not relevant
Nearest Town:
Not relevant
HOW TO GET THERE
Air:
Nearest International Airport:
Darwin
Nearest Domestic/Regional Airport:
Darwin
Road:
Adelaide to Darwin:
34 hours (3,030 km/1,880 mi) via Stuart Hwy and National Highway 87
Broome to Darwin:
20.5 hours (1,870 km/1,160 mi) via National Highway 1
Bus:
From Adelaide or Broome
Train:
Adelaide to Darwin (The Ghan)
Ferry:
Not relevant
THINGS TO DO
DARWIN:
Mindil Beach Sunset Markets
Territory Wildlife Park
Skycity Casino
Darwin Military Museum
Fannie Bay Gaol
OUT OF DARWIN:
Kakadu National Park
Katherine Gorge
Alice Springs Desert Park
West MacDonnell National Park
Kings Canyon
Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)