Howard Springs Nature Park

Howard Springs Nature Park is a protected area in Darwin's region featuring monsoon forests and woodlands centered on a natural spring-fed waterhole. Visitors walk along designated trails with viewing spots to observe the plants and animals that live here.

The springs became important in 1910 as a source to help solve Darwin's water supply issues. Protection status came in 1952 to safeguard this natural water source for the future.

Learning signs along the paths explain local plants and bird species found in the Northern Territory, helping visitors understand what grows and lives here. These markers turn the walk into a chance to see how nature is organized in this region.

The park is open daily with barbecue areas, drinking water, toilets, and picnic tables available for visitors. Designated swimming pools and accessible pathways to main areas make it easy for different visitors to enjoy their time here.

The weir wall is a viewing spot where you can watch barramundi, file snakes, and turtles without entering the water. This vantage point often gives visitors their best chance to see larger fish and rare snakes living in the waterhole.

Location: Northern Territory

Elevation above the sea: 22 m

GPS coordinates: -12.55460,131.48400

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:22