Charles Darwin National Park, Nature reserve in Darwin, Australia

Charles Darwin National Park is a nature reserve in Darwin that protects different ecosystems including mangroves, wetlands, and woodlands. These varied habitats support many native Australian animal species in their natural environments.

In World War II the area formed part of a network of military bases set up as the northern defence line, and concrete bunkers and ammunition depots remain. One bunker now serves as the visitors centre, displaying World War II memorabilia. The park was established in 1998 and named after the naturalist Charles Darwin.

Shell middens left by the Larrakia people lie within the park, evidence of land use going back thousands of years. The Larrakia name for this area is Damibila. The park also hosts the Earthdance festival, a regular event held on its grounds.

The park sits about 5.5 kilometers from Darwin's center and offers facilities like drinking water, barbecue spots, and public toilets. Picnic areas with wheelchair access provide comfortable places to sit and rest.

The park's 13 km² take in the eastern shore of Frances Bay and the north side of East Arm, with small sections inside Darwin's city limits. Its creeks, bays and islands hold 36 of the 51 mangrove species recorded in the Northern Territory.