Limmen National Park, Nature reserve in Northern Territory, Australia
Limmen National Park is a nature reserve with wetlands, rivers, and sandstone structures near the Gulf of Carpentaria in northern Australia. The landscape includes flat swampy areas and towering rock formations scattered across the protected land.
The Northern Territory government designated this land as a national park in 2012. The park's establishment involved a compromise that permitted iron ore mining on about one-fifth of the territory.
The Yilbilinji rock art site displays hand stencils and animal figures created with beeswax on stone walls. Visitors can observe how the Indigenous people depicted their surroundings through these handmade markings.
Access to the park requires authorization, and guided visits to certain areas need prior arrangements with ranger stations. Visitors should prepare for rough terrain and bring plenty of water and supplies for extended stays.
The so-called Lost Cities are sandstone formations shaped by natural erosion over millions of years into distinctive and unusual shapes. These geological features formed entirely through natural processes and showcase the power of time and weather.
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