Caranbirini Conservation Reserve fact sheet...Caranbirini Conservation Reserve Parks & Wildlife...
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Aboriginal History For thousands of years the area has been a favourite place for the local Aboriginal people, the Gadanji. They call the area Garambarini. For the Gadanji the waterhole is an important source of food like turtles, fish, mussels and waterlilies. Two important dreaming beings, Jagududgu the emu and Barrawulla the white cockatoo, form part of a dreaming trail that passes through the area. Barrawulla, who was born and still lives at Garambirini, never travels far from this site. Barrawulla is present as a pale stone high up on the escarpment overlooking the main waterhole. You can see Barawulla from the first lookout along the Jagududgu Walk. Caranbirini Conservation Reserve Parks & Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory Borroloola Ranger Station Regional Office - Katherine Ph: (08) 8975 8792 32 Giles St KATHERINE NT 0850 PO Box 344 KATHERINE NT 0851 www.parksandwildlife.nt.gov.au Ph: (08) 8973 8888 Fact Sheet Caranbirini is a remarkable reserve, protecting a large number of habitats within its small area. Featuring different sandstone habitats, such as the spectacular “lost city” formations and less dramatic hills and ridges, it also includes examples of woodland, wetland and riverine areas. This 1200 hectare reserve is located within the ecological transition zone between the sub- tropical and semi-arid regions and protects flora and fauna from both these regions. Access The Reserve is reached via the Carpentaria Highway, 46 km south of Borroloola, and 64 km east of Cape Crawford. It is only 500 m to the carpark from the Highway and the gravel road is suitable for 2WD drive vehicles. The gate at the entrance is not locked. The most comfortable time of the year to visit is during the drier months, between May and October.Do What to See and Do Caranbirini’s walking tracks and bird hide provide stunning views and great bird watching opportunities within easy reach of the highway. Caranbirini Waterhole - this walk leads to a birdhide overlooking a semi-permanent waterhole. A bird-watcher’s delight, particularly late in the dry season when surface water in the region becomes scarce. Distance: 200 m return Time: 10 mins Grade: 2 - easy Barrawulla Loop Walk - a short walk that takes you into another world exploring the impressive sandstone spires of the ‘lost city’ formation. Distance: 2 km loop Time: 1 - 2 hours Grade: 2 - easy Jagududgu Loop Walk - this walk traverses the different habitats of Caranbirini, reveals changes within each habitat and offers many spectacular views. Alternatively, you can walk up to the first lookout and back (about 1 km return). Distance: 5 km loop (approx) Time: 3 hours Grade: 3 - moderate Camping is not permitted in the Reserve. Commercial camping and accommodation are available at Borroloola and Cape Crawford (Heartbreak Hotel). Geology Two distinctly different types of sandstone are found in the Reserve. One forms low stony ridges while the other has weathered to form interesting sandstone pillars known as ‘lost city formations. The pillars are up to 25 metres high and contrast strongly with the surrounding countryside. They also provide great shelters for wildlife. Flora and Fauna The semi-permanent Caranbirini Waterhole is a refuge for wildlife as the surrounding landscape dries out through the long dry season. Species of special interest include the Gouldian Finch, Borroloola Gecko and the Calytrix mimiana shrub. Species that you are likely to see during your visit include Brolga, Jabiru, whistling ducks, kingfishers, egrets, herons, various finches and honeyeaters. Other wildlife you may see include Euros, Agile Wallabies, water monitors and turtles. The relatively cool early mornings and late afternoons are the best times to see wildlife. Safety and Comfort • Observe park safety signs • Carry and drink plenty of water • Wear a shady hat, sunscreen and insect repellent • Wear suitable clothing and footwear • Carry a first aid kit • Avoid strenuous activity in the heat of the day. Please Remember • Put your rubbish in the bin or take it away with you • All cultural items and wildlife are protected • Pets are not permitted in the Reserve • Nets, traps and firearms are not permitted • Generators are not permitted in this Reserve • A permit is required for Drone use - conditions apply and it must be obtained prior to your arrival in the Reserve. • Check that your vehicle is not transporting pests like weeds and cane toads.
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Aboriginal HistoryFor thousands of years the area has been a favourite place for the local Aboriginal people, the Gadanji. They call the area Garambarini. For the Gadanji the waterhole is an important source of food like turtles, fish, mussels and waterlilies.Two important dreaming beings, Jagududgu the emu and Barrawulla the white cockatoo, form part of a dreaming trail that passes through the area. Barrawulla, who was born and still lives at Garambirini, never travels far from this site. Barrawulla is present as a pale stone high up on the escarpment overlooking the main waterhole. You can see Barawulla from the first lookout along the Jagududgu Walk.
Caranbirini Conservation Reserve
Parks & Wildlife Commission of the Northern TerritoryBorroloola Ranger Station Regional Office - KatherinePh: (08) 8975 8792 32 Giles St KATHERINE NT 0850 PO Box 344 KATHERINE NT 0851www.parksandwildlife.nt.gov.au Ph: (08) 8973 8888
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Caranbirini is a remarkable reserve, protecting a large number of habitats within its small area. Featuring different sandstone habitats, such as the spectacular “lost city” formations and less dramatic hills and ridges, it also includes examples of woodland, wetland and riverine areas.This 1200 hectare reserve is located within the ecological transition zone between the sub-tropical and semi-arid regions and protects flora and fauna from both these regions.
Access The Reserve is reached via the Carpentaria Highway, 46 km south of Borroloola, and 64 km east of Cape Crawford. It is only 500 m to the carpark from the Highway and the gravel road is suitable for 2WD drive vehicles. The gate at the entrance is not locked. The most comfortable time of the year to visit is during the drier months, between May and October.DoWhat to See and Do Caranbirini’s walking tracks and bird hide provide stunning views and great bird watching opportunities within easy reach of the highway.
Caranbirini Waterhole - this walk leads to a birdhide
overlooking a semi-permanent waterhole. A bird-watcher’s delight, particularly late in the dry season when surface water in the region becomes scarce.Distance: 200 m returnTime: 10 minsGrade: 2 - easy
Barrawulla Loop Walk - a short walk
that takes you into another world exploring the impressive sandstone spires of the ‘lost city’ formation.
Distance: 2 km loopTime: 1 - 2 hoursGrade: 2 - easy
Jagududgu Loop Walk - this walk
traverses the different habitats of Caranbirini, reveals changes within each habitat and offers many spectacular views. Alternatively, you can walk up to the first lookout and back (about 1 km return).Distance: 5 km loop (approx)Time: 3 hoursGrade: 3 - moderate
Camping is not permitted in the Reserve. Commercial
camping and accommodation are available at Borroloola and Cape Crawford (Heartbreak Hotel).
GeologyTwo distinctly different types of sandstone are found in the Reserve. One forms low stony ridges while the other has weathered to form interesting sandstone pillars known as ‘lost city formations. The pillars are up to 25 metres high and contrast strongly with the surrounding countryside. They also provide great shelters for wildlife.
Flora and FaunaThe semi-permanent Caranbirini Waterhole is a refuge for wildlife as the surrounding landscape dries out through the long dry season. Species of special interest include the Gouldian Finch, Borroloola Gecko and the Calytrix mimiana shrub. Species that you are likely to see during your visit include Brolga, Jabiru, whistling ducks, kingfishers, egrets, herons, various finches and honeyeaters. Other wildlife you may see include Euros, Agile Wallabies, water monitors and turtles.The relatively cool early mornings and late afternoons are the best times to see wildlife.
Safety and Comfort• Observe park safety signs• Carry and drink plenty of water• Wear a shady hat, sunscreen and
insect repellent• Wear suitable clothing and footwear• Carry a first aid kit• Avoid strenuous activity in the heat
of the day.
Please Remember• Put your rubbish in the bin or take it
away with you• All cultural items and wildlife are
protected• Pets are not permitted in the
Reserve• Nets, traps and firearms are not
permitted• Generators are not permitted in this
Reserve• A permit is required for Drone use
- conditions apply and it must be obtained prior to your arrival in the Reserve.
• Check that your vehicle is not transporting pests like weeds and cane toads.
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CaranbiriniConservationReserve
Judbarra / Gregory National Park
Kununurra
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To TennantCreek
Western
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To Mount Isa
Giwining / Flora RiverNature Park
Borroloola
0 100 200
Kilometres
Keep RiverNational Park
Elsey
National
Park
Cutta Cutta Caves Nature Park
Katherine GorgeNitmiluk National Park
Leliyn (Edith Falls)
Barranyi (North Island)National Park
Victoria Hwy
Carpentaria Hwy
Barkly Hwy
LimmenNational Park
Limmen Bight Marine Park
Roper Hwy
For more information see our website: www.parksandwildlife.nt.gov.au or contact Katherine Visitor Centre on (08) 8972 2650
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Caranbarini Conservation Reserve
Borroloola46 km
StuartHighway340 km
Car park
Caranbirini Waterhole
Jagududgu Walk5 km loop
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BarrawullaWalk
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Birdhide
500 m to lookout
2 km returnloop walk
100 m
Gate
Carpentarian GrasswrenAmytornis dorotheae
