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Length: 25.5km
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Duration: 7hrs
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Grade: 2
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Style: One Way
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Start: Darwin
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End: Howard Springs
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Location: Darwin
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Closest Town: Darwin
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Distance from CBD: 20km
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State: NT
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Latitude: -12.46653458
Longitude: 130.9879577
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2WD Access


4WD Access


Public Transport


Bitumen Road


Gravel Road


Steep Road


Winding Road


Speed Bumps


Vehicle Ford


Entry Fee


Large Car Park


Small Car Park


Accessible Parking


Accessible Toilet


Public Toilets


Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Picnic Shelter


Picnic Table


BBQ Facilities


Campfire Pit


Camping Area
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Darwin...
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Concrete Path


Timber Boardwalk


Gravel Path


Sandy Trail


Rough Trail


Undefined Trail


Prams & Strollers


Manual Wheelchair


Motorised Wheelchair


Bicycle Trail


Mountain Bike Trail


Historic Rail Trail


Dog Friendly


Urban Walk


Coast & Beach


Historic Lighthouse


Waterfalls & Lakes


Rainforest Walk


Goldfields & Mining


Heritage Walk


Aboriginal Art


Alpine Region


Alpine Huts


Exposed Ledges


Rock Scrambling


Steep Terrain


Bush Bashing


River Crossings


Scenic Viewpoints


Well Marked


Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Fishing Spots


Swimming Spots


Overnight Campsites


Trail Running


Horse Riding
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.
Tips
Darwin to Howard Springs in Darwin
Darwin
Sealed
Flat
For more information and a location map please visit RailTrails Australia.
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Susan Penfold have you done this?
No I haven’t Helen Foley
Jason a good running track?
Dana Yal
Carly Broadbent
Thanks will check it out…… with you?!?!
absolutely!!
Up for a hike Amy Allen?
Andrea ?
Jason Good
Melanie Kennedy you should do this and let me know if it’s worth it. ?
Chloe Hennessey fancy a 7 hour walk?
With you, anything ?
Lori Montgomery