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Nightcliff Beach – East Point Reserve loop from Larrakeyah

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Northern Territory

Nightcliff Beach – East Point Reserve loop from Larrakeyah

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Nightcliff Beach – East Point Reserve loop from Larrakeyah

02:16

38.9km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 31.1 km for 66 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.6 km

Nightcliff Beach

Highlight • Beach

Nightcliff Beach sits below the foreshore cliffs, with a narrow strip of sand at high tide and wide sand flats and rock platforms exposed when the tide drops. Swimming conditions change with tides and season, so check signs and patrol advice before entering the water — lifeguard patrols usually run during the dry season.

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14.3 km

Rapid Creek Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This gracefully arching footbridge gives you a nice view of Rapid Creek and the shoreline. The north side has some shaded picnic tables and a restroom, and the south shore hosts a popular fishing platform.

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15.5 km

Dripstone Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

Dripstone Cliffs is one of the most interesting stops along the Casuarina shared path, with red-orange cliff faces, sea views, picnic areas, and WWII observation posts built into the cliff top. The cliffs look out across Casuarina Beach towards Rapid Creek and Nightcliff Jetty, making this a good place to pause for coastal breezes and sunset views. Keep an eye out for birdlife along the shoreline, and follow local signs around turtle nesting areas, swimming, and protected cultural sites.

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16.3 km

Rapid Creek Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you follow the multi-use path north a short ways from the picnic area, you'll come across a simple gazebo that shades some benches overlooking a bend in Rapid Creek.

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29.1 km

East Point Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

East Point Reserve is the largest public park in Darwin. East Point played an important role in Australia's national defense during World War II.

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29.3 km

World War II ammunition bunker

Highlight • Historical Site

There are a few ruins along the coast from a WWII battery. Here you'll walk by the magazine bunker, and the huge beach gun is visible on the other side of the field.

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31.2 km

Dudley Point Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are some benches set up where you can rest and look back across Fannie Bay toward Darwin. This is a nice picnic area and includes a shady spot to lock up your bike if you pedaled in from town.

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32.8 km

Beach

38.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.0 km

2.19 km

270 m

166 m

146 m

138 m

Surfaces

26.4 km

12.2 km

134 m

105 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 12 July

31°C

22°C

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East Point Reserve

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