Darwin Beaches
Mindil Beach © NTTC 2004 |
Mindil Beach, along with Vestey's a bit further north, are Darwin's most popular for swimming.
However, beware the presence of box jellyfish (marine stingers or sea
wasps) (Chironex fleckeri) during summer. Stings from the
long tentacles of this venomous creature can be fatal. They are
transparent and difficult to see in the water, so check with local authorities
as to the safety of the sea. The beaches are generally safe during
the Dry. Nightcliff Beach, on the northern side of Beagle
Gulf, has a stinger net protecting part of the beach. If nudism
is your thing, 7km of Casuarina Beach have been designated 'clothes
optional'.
Saltwater crocodiles are unlikely to
attack on suburban beaches, but this is not unknown, so exercise extreme
care. Again, check first with authorities. The 'salties'
will sometimes cruise the coast, but are probably on their way to the
freshwater creeks in the mangroves. Again, care must be taken
when fishing in these creeks. A good way to see crocodiles safely is at Adelaide River, where the handlers dangle meat on the end of poles
for the crocs to jump up and grab.
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