Holmes Jungle Circuit

Starting from Holmes Jungle (road), Holmes, this track takes you on a circuit in Holmes Jungle Nature Park via the Jungle Walk track. Make your way through the tranquil expanse of open woodlands nestled on the outskirts of the urban landscape. Discover a haven for a myriad of avian and terrestrial creatures thriving within the park's embrace. Keep watch for the enchanting spectacle of red-backed fairywrens flitting amidst clusters of pandanus, a frequent sight along the path. In the wet season, the canopy may resound with the calls of pied imperial pigeons and spangled drongos. Be mindful of shared usage, as some trails cater to cyclists and equestrians and are marked by informative signage. Accessible to vehicles from 8 am to 6 pm, Holmes Jungle Nature Park prohibits fishing and camping to safeguard its delicate ecological balance. Let us begin by acknowledging the Larrakia people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-12.3969306,130.934256)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Stuart Highway, 1, Berrimah. Turn on to Vanderlin Drive then drive for 2.6 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Vanderlin Drive and drive for another 1 km Turn right onto Shoal Bay Recycling Centre and drive for another 330 m Turn right onto Holmes Jungle and drive for another 510 m Continue and drive for another 340 m Keep left and drive for another 660 m Turn left and drive for another 55 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 340 m turn left.
	After another 85 m (from the Jungle Walk) turn right, to head along Jungle Walk (a footpath).
	After another 335 m (from the Jungle Walk) turn left, to head along Jungle Walk.
	After another 1.3 km (from the Jungle Walk) veer right (a walking track).
	After another 85 m turn right.
	After another 340 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Holmes Jungle Circuit

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	2.4 km
Time	40 min to 1 h

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

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Weather Forecast
- Mona Vale Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
  
  Sunday 20 July
  
  Mostly clear.
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower along the coastal fringe, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds southerly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening.
  
  Monday 21 July
  
  11°C → 17°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog in the outer west. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the late morning and afternoon. Light winds becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon then becoming light in the evening.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]
  
  Tuesday 22 July
  
  13°C → 19°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog in the west. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the evening. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon then becoming light in the evening.
  
  Wednesday 23 July
  
  13°C → 18°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning. Light winds.
  
  Thursday 24 July
  
  10°C → 16°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower along the coastal fringe, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending southerly during the day then becoming light during the afternoon.
  
  Friday 25 July
  
  10°C → 17°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Areas of morning frost in the outer west. Medium chance of showers, most likely later in the day. Light winds becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Saturday 26 July
  
  13°C → 17°C
  Showers.
  90% chance of rain
  1 → 10mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. Winds northerly 15 to 25 km/h.
  
  Sunday 27 July
  
  11°C → 17°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- NT Parks alerts
  When planning and before starting your trip please check the NT parks alerts pages for anything that may impact on your plans.
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