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Alligator Rivers Region
| Source: |
Go to the Register of the National Estate for more information. |
| Identifier: |
3 |
| Location: |
Arnhem Hwy, Jabiru |
Local
Government: |
Unicorporated NT |
| State: |
NT |
| Country: |
Australia |
Statement of
Significance: |
The area has a very high conservation value stemming from the naturalness of the area, the wide range of biological habitats, the richness of species and the close proximity of the subregions of plateau, lowlands, flood plains and rivers and tidal flats.
For detailed significance of the region see records 15079 and 16102.
The Commission has determined that this place has indigenous values of national estate significance.
The Commission is currently consulting with relevant indigenous communities about the amount of information to be placed on public record.
(The Commission is in the process of developing and/or upgrading official statements for places listed prior to 1991. The above data was mainly provided by the nominator and has not yet been revised by the Commission.) |
| Description: |
The region comprises five distinct subregions, namely the plateau, lowlands, flood plains, tidal flats and the southern hills and basins. The plateau is rugged sandstone formation up to 250m above the adjoining lowlands, and occupying much of the south-eastern part of the region. The irregular edges of the plateau, and intruding gorges, form an abrupt, scenically striking escarpment. Many of the Aboriginal sites occur along the escarpment. The rivers originate in the plateau and flow generally north-west across the lowlands, a gently undulating plain. During the wet season, rivers spread widely over extensive flood plain.
Significant indigenous values are known to exist in this area.
The Commission is currently consulting with relevant indigenous communities about the amount of information to be placed on public record. |
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