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Length: 2km
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Duration: 1hr
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Grade: 3
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Style: Circuit
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Start: Reserve Car Park
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End: Reserve Car Park
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Location: Caranbirini Conservation Reserve
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Closest Town: Borroloola
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Distance from CBD: 937km
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State: NT
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Latitude: -16.198191
Longitude: 136.094513
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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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Caranbirini Conservation Reserve...
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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
Discover the Lost City, or a series of impressive sandstone spires, in this small-scale reserve that protects a surprising diversity of habitats.
Caranbirini Conservation Reserve is a remarkable reserve that protects a large number of habitats within its small area. Explore its sandstone hills and ridges, a semi-permanent waterhole surrounded by riverine vegetation, open woodland and interesting sandstone spires known as 'Lost City' formations. The reserve is located 46km south of Borroloola on the western extremity of the Bukalara Range.
Take the 2-km Barrawulla Loop Walk and explore the Lost City, where impressive spires rise to 25m in height and provide shelter for wildlife. Bring your camera to make sure you capture images of this remarkable landscape. If you have more time, the 5-km Jagududgu Loop Walk takes you to all of the reserve's habitats, and includes views that extend beyond its boundaries. Or take the short 300-metre return walk leads to the bird hide where you can view the birds at the semi-permanent Caranbirini Waterhole. Camping is not permitted and visitors are advised to camp at either Borroloola or Heartbreak Hotel-Cape Crawford, around 64km west of the Reserve. Access to the Reserve is via the Carpentaria Highway. A short (500m) formed gravel road suitable for two wheel drive vehicles leads to the car park.
About the region
Caranbirini Conservation Reserve
Caranbirini Conservation Reserve is a remarkable reserve that protects a large number of habitats within its small area. Explore its sandstone hills and ridges, a semi-permanent waterhole surrounded by riverine vegetation, open woodland and interesting sandstone spires known as 'Lost City' formations. The reserve is located 46km south of Borroloola on the western extremity of the Bukalara Range. - See more at: http://northernterritory.com/katherine-and-surrounds/things-to-do/caranbirini-conservation-reserve#sthash.7UO3RyHI.dpuf
For more information on these trails please visit the Do the NT.
Getting there
Carpentaria Highway, Borroloola, Northern Territory