Place Names Register Extract

Calvert Park

Extract date: 07/06/2026

Name Calvert Park
Type Designation Urban Park
Place Id 3039
Place Type Park or Cemetery
Status Registered
Date Registered 2 September 1970
Location (Datum GDA94)  
Latitude: -12° 21' S (Decimal degrees -12.36441)
Longitude: 130° 52' E (Decimal degrees 130.87452)
Locality / Suburb  
  Tiwi
Lot/Portion  
  Town of Nightcliff
Local Government Area  
  Darwin City Council
History/Origin Named after Calvert Hills Station, taken up in about 1893. The name commemorates James Calvert, one of Leichhardt's 1844-45 expedition.


Register & Gazettal information

Date Gazettal Comment
02/09/1970 NTG35

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