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Lake Alexander

Northern Territory, Australia
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Ranked #17 of 24 attractions in Darwin
4.0 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
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Darwin, Australia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Great spot for the family - huge swing sets for kids - all shaded, BBQ's and tables, big parkland.. great free day out for the family More

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19 reviews 19 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Nice picnic/barbeque grounds surrounding a picture of a calm rippling lake. Great to catch up with family and friends More

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Katherine
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

this is a great place to have a picnic. bbqs are supplied. you can swim in the lake and there is a play area nearby for kids. More

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Darwin, Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

Great place to take a stroll, watch the sunset or a dip in the lake. Great kiddies playground area, free BBQs and amenities. More

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Australia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

The water in this lake is always smelly and quite warm, like a bath! More

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Darwin
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105 reviews 105 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
65 helpful votes 65 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012

My family goes down to Lake Alexander (which is part of East Point Reserve in Fannie Bay) quite often. On your right when you go into East Point is Lake Alexander. The Lake is where Dragon's Abreast Australia was founded some 10+ years ago and where they had their first paddle in Dragon Boat as Breast Cancer Survivors. Many people... More

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