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 Common Sign in Darwin by AmazingAdventures
This sign and signs similar to this are posted at regular intervals along a popular bikepath in Nightcliff (a suburb of Darwin)
Darwin is hot and sticky most of the time and the humidity level is sky high. You've gotta keep on drinking water all thru the day to keep yourself hydrated.
Always have a bottle of water with you when you are in the Territory! Leave a Comment
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 Signs like this are on
EVERY beach by AmazingAdventures
I must admit, I waded in the water a few times, but was always very, very nervous about getting stung. I was told that you can't always see them, so everytime you are in the water you are in danger. A life & death situation.
"The deadly box jellyfish, also known as stinger or sea wasp, can be found from around November to April along the north Queensland & Northern Territory coastlines past Great Keppel Island. While stings from any type of jellyfish will cause pain and discomfort, the box jellyfish is said to contain enough poison to kill three adult human beings." Leave a Comment
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In the Darwin area, you will find some lovely beaches. Although there’s no surf, the sand is white, the water just such an inviting translucent opalescent blue and you know it’s a perfect temperature. Care to dive in?
Don’t even consider it between October and May, because that is when the “box jellyfish” (sometimes called “sea stingers” or “sea wasps”) are prevalent: but the risk never disappears entirely, even in the “Dry”. These aren’t just the ‘bluebottles’ often encountered in more temperate parts of the world, these jellyfish come in several forms and are quite deadly. From accounts of those who survived, the pain is indescribable. Usually it is followed by a heart attack within minutes. Copious dousing of stings with vinegar helps, so it would be wise to have some handy at any time you swim in the ocean (and NT Health Dep’t suggests children never do).
Strangely enough the stingers don’t seem to keep the crocodiles away. You’ll read enough about the big ‘Salties’ in my pages to get the idea that they aren’t to be messed with. The beaches around Darwin itself are patrolled and checked for these beasts, but of course there’s nothing stopping others from just swimming in – and I’ve heard that hundreds are removed from Darwin harbour yearly! The risk from ‘Salties’ isn’t just confined to the ocean however, they also penetrate far inland in creeks and waterholes – the second sign was taken at the popular Berry Springs swimming area, which is closed for swimming in the ‘Wet’ due to crocodiles and opens in the ‘Dry’ only after it has been thoroughly checked by rangers.
So yes, you can swim in the sea at Darwin’s beaches, provided you do it in the “dry” months and take a large degree of care! Personally, I’d be looking for the hotel pool, or for somewhere such as Berry Springs which can be properly monitored and controlled.
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 Seen better days by robertgaz
Many fishing vessels end up being torched to destroy pests and diseases or just left to rust in Darwin Harbour.
The Australian Navy has just spent squillions on new patrol boats that are faster with capacity to stay at sea longer.
Poachers beware! Leave a Comment
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 This will slow down the
mossies! by tiabunna
Away from Darwin, you can expect to be assailed by swarms of voracious mosquitos if you are anywhere near the wetlands as the sun goes down. They don’t carry malaria, but they can carry other diseases and create significant allergy reactions, quite apart from being a nuisance. In these areas, be sure to have the most powerful mossie repellent you can find!
The mossies aren’t such a problem during the day, but in daytime two diffferent issues become relevant – neither a problem if you take simple precautions.
● In the short term, dehydration can develop very quickly because of the high temperatures: be sure to drink copious amounts of water – at least 8 glasses daily is recommended. Don’t wait until you feel thirsty, just drink lots regardless! And no, alcohol and coffee don’t necessarily count because they tend to be diuretics – so drink an equivalent amount of water in addition to them, ie a glass of water alongside your coffee.
● Use a good quality sunscreen (SP30+ rating) or cover up to minimise the risk of sunburn (which comes easily) and, as a longer term possibility, the risk of skin cancer. Northern Australia’s white communities have the world’s highest rates of skin cancer. It also helps to wear a hat with a brim!
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 Reg 87, part B, sub-clause 5,
second line, says.. by tiabunna
They explained to us that some obscure law required a permit for catered lunches in their Nature Reserve! So Zig explained patiently that nobody had ever heard of this rule, there were no signs to indicate it existed, we weren’t proposing to sell food to the public, we were entirely a private group etc. Zig even pointed out that there were many other private groups having lunch there, the only difference was that they were preparing their own meals. Finally they relented and we were allowed to have our lunch on the proviso “as long as it doesn’t happen again”.
Isn’t a little power a marvellous thing! It would be churlish, I’m sure, were I to comment that some effort to clean and freshen the toilet/change rooms, which were the least savoury we saw on our entire trip, would be more useful to the community than this puffing about some obscure regulation! So I shan’t say that.
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If you choose to swim in the ocean anywhere in the Top End over the wet period be prepared for stingers. Some type of jellyfish their tentacles sometimes reaching metres in length give rashes, stings and have been known to kill. Vinegar helps somewhat, however best to be safer and use on of the areas pools, natural lakes or one of the many natural waterholes or waterfalls. Have fun swimming, its almost essential in the wet season. Leave a Comment
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 "Beach beauty" by 1+1
So, going to the beach you might be sharing the sand with another type of sun-lover. Leave a Comment
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 Notice - Crocodile Warning by Mikebb
Saltwater crocodiles are not restricted to salt water, that is the ocean and bays surrounding the landmass. They are often found in rivers and inland freshwater pools and do inhabit inland National Parks such as Litchfield.
During the "Wet Season" when rivers and creeks swell the saltwater crocodiles move along the inland waterways. Always beware of crocodiles, read the signs alongside waterways and obey the instructions as your untrained eye most likely will not see the crocodiles submerged in the muddy waters.
During the "Dry Season" the Park Rangers remove Satwater Crocodiles from certain swimming holes in National Parks but not all waterholes. Read the signs before entering any waters. If no sign, Do Not Enter Water. Leave a Comment
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 Crocodile safety by 1+1
The Freshwater croc (Freshy) is predominantly a fish eater. Attacks on people are the result of molestation. Sometimes the molester will be attacked. Sometimes, after being molested, the Freshy will attack an "innocent" passer-by who happens to get too close. These attacks aren't usually fatal, but they are pretty messy and require a lot of stitching. Leave a Comment
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