Berry Springs Nature Park
Berry Springs Nature Park
Berry Springs Nature Park
4.5
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
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Berry Springs Nature Park, is a great location close to Darwin where you can enjoy a refreshing swim and a BBQ. A great place to unwind after spending a day at the Territory Wildlife Park. Please check our website for access to swimming. During the wet season, October-April, the pools may be closed when swimming is considered to be unsafe.
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- ClaireBear007114 contributionsGreat place to cool off not far out of DarwinRefreshing fresh water springs about 60km from Darwin city. Take your bathers, towel, goggles, thongs and a picnic lunch. A very pleasant spot to while away a few pleasant hours. Toilets available and sometomes a kiosk will be open selling locally made ice creams. Highly recommendedVisited October 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 19 January 2024
- Lorraine LTarwin Lower, Australia3,581 contributionsA worthy stopA nice springs and easy to access. There is a big step at the bottom but I think you could find a way around it. You can float from one pool to another. We were standing under the water fall where there were draughts of hot and then cold water. There are lovely picnic areas with tables and a kiosk where you can purchase simple food items.Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 May 2024
- Tim WElimbah, Australia449 contributionsRelaxing place to cool off and chill outThe perfect place to cool off after a big day! We stopped in here after a day exploring Litchfield, and we're so glad we did. Massive, crystal clear swimming holes with perfect temperatures to relax. Massive grassed area to picnic and kiosk on site. There are 2 pools, large upper and slightly smaller lower. Both offer ladders/steps to easily access. You can also enter upper pool and let the gentle current take you to the lower pool via a narrow stream surrounded by ferns and Pandana Trees. So relaxing!Visited April 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 22 May 2024
- MichaelandAnneBribie Island, Australia525 contributionsYobbos !Fun spot for a swim. Unfortunately we had a mob of yobbos there drinking beer as they swam. I doubt they used the facilities. Lovely spot for a swim and a relax. Not far out of Darwin by car. Take a floatie with you. Its free with good parking. Nice spot for a BBQ/picnic.Visited June 2024Travelled with familyWritten 5 August 2024
- Steve BVictoria Point, Australia87 contributionsOne of the best swimming holes in Northern Territory. Does get a bit crowded but it is only 45 minutes from DarwinFantastic spot. Amazing pools linked by tree lined tunnels. Why this spot not listed in NT ten best spots for swimming. I think Darwin locals trying to keep it secret. Secrets out now lol.Visited August 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 8 August 2024
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Jonique Life
Australia1,604 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
This is such an excellent place to be for a casual swim. Be aware it opens at 8 am so get there as early as possible to avoid big crowds. The springs had 3 main sections which you can float through, some parts are quite rocky so watch out. There were heaps of amazing fish and some were even biting people who were on the pools edge and standing still, try to move or stay on a pool noodle in the middle of the swimming area to avoid this. One of our favourite swimming spots for this reason, it’s so natural and beautiful!
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Written 7 August 2021
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lukeskarbek
Sydney, Australia99 contributions
May 2021
Relaxed, tranquil, and grateful we were there when it was relatively quiet due to border restrictions etc, because we know how hideous this would be with coach loads of tourists. So we were VERY lucky, and totally felt like we were in a tropical oasis. Packed a sandwich lunch, sat by the lagoon, swam in crystal waters, and soaked up the atmosphere. Loved it all. Then drive our rental back into Darwin.
Written 20 May 2021
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Geoff F
Brisbane, Australia19 contributions
July 2023
These natural freshwater pools are so close to the city there is no reason not to go. Take with you or hire some flotation devices such as noodles and just relax in the fresh clean water. Ample picnic facilities for a great day. No Ranger or lifeguard on duty so I'd suggest an ability to swim is important. Also no control on those who wish to blast loud music in what should be a nature experience. Shame on them. There is a small Kiosk run by a lovely friendly lady, but food options are limited. Would also recommend a refreshing adult beverage at the Berry Springs tavern before heading home. Friendly staff and their own small zoo out the back for the kids.
Written 4 August 2023
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Peter L
12 contributions
Aug 2021
Thoroughly enjoyed the swimming springs, access into the spring. Good view and great to relax in the water. I would take food and drinks next time and if you have one take a swimming noodle although you can hire one cheaply for a very small fee.
Written 18 August 2021
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ButterflyAussie
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July 2022
This was the perfect place to easily spend 4 hours driving back from Litchfield to Darwin. The water was warm and some sections you can stand up or even sit down in if you’re not a good swimmer, You can hire pool noodles for $3 which I highly recommend. The homemade passionfruit ice cream from the little kiosk was delicious too. Plenty of shady space for a picnic.
Written 22 July 2022
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GalaT
Perth, Australia36 contributions
Aug 2022
We went for a quick look at the Springs - our timing was perfect (around 10am) as it wasn't busy.. Swimming is lovely with the water temperature tepid. Swim around the corner to the small waterfall for a change of scenery. Recommend you bring a pool noodle to float on otherwise it's pretty tiring keeping yourself afloat. The bbq areas nearby are lovely, with plenty of bbqs and shade and grass. A really nice place to spend a day with the kids.
Written 5 August 2022
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Mitchell-Family-01
Australia1,473 contributions
May 2022
My family and I visited Berry Springs in the second week of May 2022. We were so looking forward to having a swim in the crystal waters after leaving Litchfield Park where Wangi Falls was closed due to potential crocodiles (entering the pools during the wet season. To our surprise, Berry Springs was also closed for the same reason so all we could do is look at it from afar. We heard on the media two days later that Berry Springs was reopened for swimming two days after we visited. Back timing for us as this was on high on our must visit list and to swim in the pristine waters. If we were able to swim there, no doubt we would have rated it 5 out of 5. Enjoy!
Written 26 May 2022
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Steph G
Adelaide, Australia315 contributions
June 2021
Really pretty conservation park with beautiful waterholes (fed by warm springs). Nice picnic areas and walking trails (if you're heat and humidity resistant!). We entered at the top waterhole and drifted down to the lower (third) one on a day when there weren't too many people there, so it was a wonderful experience. I imagine that it can get a bit crowded, but we were there in peak holiday season, so maybe not. The waterholes are pretty big, so can accommodate a lot of people without ruining the experience, I should think. Only a 50km drive out of Darwin, and close to the Territory Wildlife Park, so I would suggest visiting both (Wildlife Park first, then relax at the Springs). A must-do if staying in Darwin.
Written 1 July 2021
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Hamish P
Brisbane, Australia83 contributions
June 2022 • Family
Just an absolute jewel for Darwin. Less than an hour out of Darwin and very easy to drive too. If the car park is full then it is very busy, but very much a wonderful experience. The water is warm, the dragonflies are spectacular and the water is crystal clear! A must for anyone visiting Darwin.
Written 25 June 2022
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Lorraine L
Tarwin Lower, Australia3,581 contributions
June 2021
A beautiful swimming hole. It is really strange to feel the contrast between the warmer and cooler drafts of water that float through. We sat on the rocks for a while and had small fish cleaning the skin off the bottom of our feet. Once you get over the initial shock it is really quite pleasant.
Written 25 June 2021
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Trying to organise our days in Darwin. How much time do you recommend we allow for Berry Springs?
Written 5 July 2023
It's best to look at the Litchfield NP on the NN Tourism page. It wasn't when we visited but might be now.
nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/200061/berry-springs-nature-park-fact-sheet.pdf
nt.gov.au/parks/find-a-park/berry-springs-nature-park
Written 15 May 2022
Can you take a dog to Berry Springs?
Written 1 August 2018
Hi there, pets are not permitted in the park sorry. :(
Written 2 August 2018
Are there a lot of fish in here, ones that like to nibble at you?? I'm a little "scared" of them touching me - more in a phobic way. Eeek!
Written 6 June 2018
Didn’t have any fish problems while swimming in the springs, you can see a few but the left us alone hope this helps enjoy the springs and take a picnic lunch, Wayne
Written 7 June 2018
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