At 134km you will encounter Murgenella Creek , possibly the prettiest on the entire drive . Take it slow as the exit can be a bit rough and rocky . Don ' t be surprised to spot the resident croc and several white egrets hunting along the shoreline . At 156km , turn left at the " Cobourg 120km " sign .
At 160km , note the start of a series of road signs indicating sharp turns and blind bends . Also , the gravel road can be slippery , and oncoming traffic ( if there is any ) might not take the bends as cautiously as they should . The national park entrance is at 177km . Here , the road narrows .
Black Point is at 268km . Check in with the ranger before you head to the campground to set-up .
At 270km is a junction : left for Smith Point to catch the sunset , right to the campgrounds just past the airstrip .
SMITH POINT SUNSET
So , what is there to do once you are all organised ? The first evening must include a sunset from Smith Point , looking out over the waters of the Arafura Sea . This will , no doubt , become a nightly ritual , and you are sure to meet your fellow campers . Ask the ranger about shore fishing at places like Caiman Creek . There is a wetland walk starting from the ranger station , and there is a 4WD Coastal Drive south of the camping area ; again , ask the ranger before heading off on this drive .
A black-necked stork .
A tour with Cobourg Fishing Safaris is one of the best ( and safest ) ways to enjoy the scenery ( pic : Cobourg Fishing Safaris ).
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