Limmen-Nationalpark

The Limmen National Park (English Limmen National Park ) is located in the region of Katherine in the Northern Territory of Australia, about 305 km south-east of Katherine and 75 km north- west of Borroloola away. It covers about 12,300 square kilometers. He was declared on 17 July 2012 for the National Park.

General

The park is very isolated. He has in many areas on a rocky landscape with weathered sandstone formations that form a spectacular sight and is crossed by alluvial valleys. Although the park offers significant opportunities for recreation, access to it is quite difficult, which has contributed to the preservation of the isolated and original character of the Conservation Area.

Particularly interesting are the sandstone formations that have arisen frequently tower and dome and are called lost cities or abandoned village.

Climatically, the National Park is located in a transitional zone between the humid tropics and drier areas. The average 800 mm of rain cases occurred mainly in the period from December to April. Before the rainy season temperatures of above 40 ° can be achieved.

Tourism

In the park there is the opportunity for camping, picnic and barbecue areas and toilets are available. Because of the size of the area and its remoteness Good planning and preparation are required, especially roads in the park may also be temporarily disabled. The swim in the waters of the National Park is almost everywhere not permitted because of the crocodiles that.