Howard Springs Nature Park
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Howard Springs Nature Park is a 286 hectares (710 acres) protected area located 35 kilometres (22 mi) south of Darwin, Northern Territory. A suitable habitat for waterfowl of the Northern Territory, it also has swimming areas and walking trails. The actual Springs became important in 1910 when they came under consideration as a solution to Darwin's unreliable water supply.
LocationNorthern Territory
Coordinates12°27′42″S 131°03′11″E[1]
Area2.86 km2 (1.10 sq mi)[1]
Established22 May 1952[1]
| Howard Spring Nature Park | |
|---|---|
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)[1] | |
  Howard Spring Nature Park Location within Northern Territory | |
| Location | Northern Territory |
| Coordinates | 12°27′42″S 131°03′11″E[1] |
| Area | 2.86 km2 (1.10 sq mi)[1] |
| Established | 22 May 1952[1] |
| Visitors | 43,300 (in 2017)[2] |
| Governing body | Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory |
| Website | Official website |
