Djukbinj National Park

Park Northern Territory park protecting wetlands and wildlife

Coastal wetlands east of Darwin protecting mangroves, tidal flats and diverse birdlife; visitors go for birdwatching, seasonal fishing and short walking tracks managed with Indigenous custodians.

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Djukbinj National Park
Djukbinj National Park, Northern Territory, Australia (along the coast north of Darwin)
-12.6017, 131.4406

How to Get to Djukbinj National Park #

Djukbinj National Park is reached from Darwin by road north on Arnhem Highway and local turn-offs; exact access points vary. Many visitors combine a Djukbinj visit with coastal drives or guided tours from Darwin.

Tips for Visiting Djukbinj National Park #

  • Hire a local Indigenous ranger or join an Aboriginal cultural tour to learn about the park's salt‑flat and wetland ecology.
  • Bring insect repellent during the wet season; mosquitoes can be numerous.
  • Carry water and supplies: services near the park entrance are limited.

Best Time to Visit Djukbinj National Park #

Dry season (May-September) is the most practical time for visits - access is easier and wildlife is concentrated.

Dry season
May-September · 20-30°C (68-86°F)
Best time for access, wildlife viewing and comfortable conditions.
Wet season
November-March · 25-33°C (77-91°F)
Access can be restricted; landscape is dramatic but insect-heavy and roads may flood.

Weather & Climate near Djukbinj National Park #

Climate

Djukbinj National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in November) and warm winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 16°C to 36°C. Abundant rainfall (1431 mm/year), wettest in January with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
16°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is hot with highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (331 mm).

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 32°

Weather

331 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (293 mm).

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
24° 32°

Weather

293 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is hot with highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (283 mm).

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 32°

Weather

283 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 23°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
23° 33°

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 32°

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
17° 31°

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
16° 32°

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
17° 34°

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is hot with highs of 35°C and lows of 21°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
21° 35°

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 23°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
23° 36°

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is the hottest month with highs of 35°C and lows of 24°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm).

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
24° 35°

Weather

130 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is hot with highs of 34°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (232 mm).

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
24° 34°

Weather

232 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm

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