Arafura Swamp

The Arafura Swamp covers 700 square kilometers of freshwater wetlands, expanding to 1,300 square kilometers during wet seasons with numerous lagoons and paperbark forests.

Anthropologist Donald Thomson conducted extensive studies of traditional land use practices within the Arafura Swamp region during the 1930s, documenting Aboriginal activities.

The Yolngu and Bi people maintain strong connections to the wetland through ceremonies, art, and traditional knowledge passed down through generations.

The Arafura Swamp Rangers Aboriginal Corporation manages 1.2 million hectares of land, implementing fire control measures that generate carbon credits worth 1 million dollars annually.

The wetland supports 300,000 birds, houses 25 distinct plant communities, and serves as a major breeding ground for magpie geese and crocodiles.

Location: Northern Territory

GPS coordinates: -12.26670,135.00000

Latest update: March 5, 2025 21:19