Connells Lagoon Conservation Reserve
Tennant Creek Area
About Connells Lagoon Conservation Reserve
Connells Lagoon Conservation Reserve, situated in the heart of the Barkly Tablelands, is a haven for native wildlife, and is the only reserve in Australia established primarily for the conservation of Mitchell Grassland communities. Both two and four-wheel drive vehicles can access the reserve. Bring the binoculars and look for the endangered Flock Bronzewing Pigeon, Pictorella Mannikin Finch, Red-chested Button-quail and the Australian Bustard. Though the landscape may seem a bit flat and uninspiring at first glance, it's extremely rich with animal and plant diversity. Native mammals that you may see include the Red Kangaroo, carnivorous marsupials such as the Long-tailed Planigale (the smallest of all marsupials), and several native rodents. One of the native rodents is the Long-haired ...
Connells Lagoon Conservation Reserve
Tennant Creek Area, Northern Territory
Ranken Road, via Tablelands or Barkly Highways, Tennant Creek Area, Threeways, Northern Territory, Australia, 0862
Spot red kangaroos, dingoes, rare birdlife, and the long-tailed planigale in the vast reserve established to preserve Mitchell Grassland communities.
Connells Lagoon Conservation Reserve
Ranken Road, via Tablelands or Barkly Highways, Tennant Creek Area, Threeways, Northern Territory, Australia, 0862
parkmanagement.pwcnt@nt.gov.au
8951 8250-
https://nt.gov.au/parks/find-a-park/conn...
