: Access driving via the sealed Stuart Highway south from Darwin or north from Alice Springs. |
Howard Springs
Howard Springs is a town and community in a (now semi) rural area on the outskirts of Darwin, 30 kilometers from the centre of town. In 2009 it is often referred as a rural suburb of Darwin. Most of the area is 5 hectarce blocks of land that are either mango plantations or home lots. Now a very desirable location to live properties in Howard Springs are snapped up very quickly when they become available. Howard Springs has a local supermarket, Big 4 Tourist Van Park newsagency and a service station. Mango farms and picturesque rustic surrounds make it a relaxing base from which to explore Darwin. Howard Springs Nature Park Howard Springs Nature Park protects 283 ha of diverse habitats including monsoon forest, extensive swamps and riverine areas. These areas provide valuable wildlife habitats, especially for Magpie Geese, Whistling Ducks, Radjah Shelducks and Pygmy Geese. The Park is approximately 35 km south of Darwin. Turn east off the Stuart Highway onto Howard Springs Road. |
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Darwin to Alice Springs on the Stuart Highway travel information for self drive visitors guide. 1500 klm a jouney to remember and you have never really known Australian until you visit both Uluru (Ayers Rock), Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk) and Kakadu.