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FISH FEEDING SANCTUARY NT

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Peels Well

Darwin’s small enclave of Doctors Gully is steeped in a rich tapestry of fascinating history. Named after Dr Robert Peel, surgeon with Surveyor General GW Goyder’s first survey team in 1869 who found water ‘…in a gully between Fort Point and Point Emery’, thus the name Doctors Gully. It soon became a landing point for livestock and a safe beach for careening ships.

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The waters of Doctors Gully have been declared an official marine sanctuary and are protected under the auspices of the Commonweath Government.

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There is a natural freshwater spring directly behind Aquascene in amongst the rainforest that was once known as Peel’s Well. This is understood to be the mostly likely attraction of Doctors Gully’s first occupants going back centuries in time.

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Any more questions? Feel free to call us!

This unique fish sanctuary is open on the high tide. A fun, safe and magical experience for all to enjoy! Group bookings welcome.

Address: 28 Doctors Gully Rd, Larrakeyah, Darwin, NT
Phone 08 89817837

DISCLAIMER

The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by Aquascene and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.

We would like to acknowledge the Larrakia people, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we stand. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and we would like to extend this respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who visit us, both physically and digitally.

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