Cool crevices in the rock face of Butterfly Gorge provide shelter for thousands of Common Crow Butterflies.
The rock pools and river meandering through the gorge are shaded by tall paperbarks. Saltwater crocodiles may inhabit the pools in this park. Do not enter the water and stay away from the water's edge.
This quiet gorge is tucked away at the base of a low sandstone plateau. The sheer rock faces, edged by dense riparian vegetation and rocky spinifex country, offer shaded walks and stunning scenery. The gorge is a 10 minute walk from the car park. More enthusiastic walkers may climb up the rocky slopes to reach a lookout at the top of the gorge with views of the rock pools.
Logging industries in the past removed many of the melaleucas and the timber was used to build Stokes Hill Wharf in Darwin. The park protects a part of the Douglas River that eventually flows into the Daly River about 50 kilometres downstream.
Butterfly Gorge Nature Park is usually open from May to October each year.
Pass information
If you’re a visitor to the NT, you need an NT Parks Visitor Pass to visit most national parks and reserves. The pass allows you to visit all parks and reserves managed by the NT Government within your valid dates.
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Pass type
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1-day pass | 3-day pass | 2-week pass | 1-month pass | Annual pass |
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| Adult 18 years and over | $10 | $20 | $30 | $45 | $60 |
| Child 5 to 17 years | $5 | $10 | $15 | $22 | $30 |
| Family 2 adults and 4 children | $25 | $50 | $75 | $110 | $150 |
| Concession Holders of Australian Government issued Seniors Card, Pensioner Concession Card or DVA Card. | $8 | $16 | $24 | $36 | $48 |
NT residents don't need a visitor pass but may be asked to show proof of residency, such as a valid NT driver licence.
Buy your pass online or find out more about passes & permits in the NT.
Entry cost
- Indicative Prices tickets from $10.00 to $60.00
Park entry fees - NT Parks Visitor Pass applies. (NT residents exempt). - Child tickets from $5.00 to $30.00
Park entry fees - NT Parks Visitor Pass applies. (NT residents exempt).
Facilities
- Carpark
- Lookouts
- Picnic area
Activities
- Four-wheel driving
- Swimming
- Walks
- Hiking
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