Length: 25.5km
Duration: 7hrs
Grade: 2
Style: One Way
Start: Darwin
End: Howard Springs

Location: Darwin
Closest Town: Darwin
Distance from CBD: 20km
State: NT
Latitude: -12.46653458
Longitude: 130.9879577

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Darwin Rail Trail is a 25.5km, grade 2 one way hike, located in Darwin Northern Territory. The hike should take approximately 7hrs to complete.

Hike Summary

Older parts of the trail are now well shaded by trees after an extensive tree planting program.

A high standard rail trail that is part of Darwin's extensive network of cycle pathes.
Follows the route of the historic former North Australian Railway and many reminders of the railway remain

The cycle path has retained original railway embankments, hand-excavated cuttings, culverts and four remnant bridges as heritage features. By conforming to the railway corridor there has been minimal disruption to bordering eucalypt woodland and riparian habitats.

An interpretative shelter built at Yarrawonga and Howard Springs includes displays of local and railway history. Path-mounted solar-powered lights have been installed selectively.

About the region

Darwin is the capital of Australia's Northern Territory and a former frontier outpost. It's also a gateway to massive Kakadu National Park. Its popular waterfront area has several beaches and green areas like Bicentennial Park. Also near the water is the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, displaying Southeast Asian and Pacific art, plus a pearling lugger and other seafaring vessels.