Caranbirini Conservation Reserve Explained

Type:protected
Caranbirini Conservation Reserve
State:nt
Iucn Category:V
Coordinates:-16.2758°N 136.0911°W
Relief:yes
Nearest Town Or City:Darwin
Area:1142ha
Area Footnotes:[1]
Established:1996
Managing Authorities:Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory

Caranbirini Conservation Reserve is a protected area in the Northern Territory of Australia.

It is situated approximately 45km (28miles) south of Borroloola and 705km (438miles) south east of Darwin. The reserve can be accessed from the Carpentaria Highway.

The reserve contains a large number of habitats within a small area. Sandstone hills and ridges overlook woodlands and riverine vegetation surround a semi-permanent waterhole.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Terrestrial Protected Areas by Reserve Type in the Northern Territory (2012). 2012. 1 April 2015. Department of Environment.
  2. Web site: Caranbirini Conservation Reserve. 1 April 2015. Explore Australia's Outback.