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Nightcliff Beach to Dripstone Beach via Casuarina shared path

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Australia

Northern Territory

Nightcliff Beach to Dripstone Beach via Casuarina shared path

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Nightcliff Beach to Dripstone Beach via Casuarina shared path

03:02

11.9km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Casuarina Coastal Reserve

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.35 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 …

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4.76 km

The Casuarina shared path follows the coastal reserve between Rapid Creek and Buffalo Creek, linking beach access points, picnic areas, lookouts, and shaded pockets behind the dunes. This stretch gives …

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5.35 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 …

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11.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

229 m

Surfaces

8.97 km

2.93 km

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Friday 10 July

30°C

23°C

16 %

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Nightcliff Beach to Dripstone Beach via Casuarina shared path

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