| Characteristic | Flora River Nature Park | Daminmin National Park (Adelaide River Parks) | Watarrka National Park | East MacDonnell Ranges Parks |
| Location | 120 km southwest Katherine (Northern) | 80 km southeast of Darwin (Northern) | 450 km southwest of Alice Springs (Southern) | 85 km east of Alice Springs (Southern) |
| Area (km²) | 77 | 109 | 1056 | 23 |
| Physical characteristics | Mixture of tropical savanna and associated habitats. The main feature is the springs along the river | A cluster of five small reserves and conservation areas. Mostly tropical savanna and wetland | Mostly comprised of ancient sandstone formations in a dry desert environment | A cluster of three small protected areas characterized by red sandstone rock formations with ephemeral water holes |
| Traditional owners | Wardaman people | Wulna people | Anangu people | Arrernte people |
| Distribution of the traditional owners |
Most live in indigenous communities near Katherine Some live out on their country near Flora River Nature Park |
Most live in Darwin Some live in one indigenous community on their country near the parks |
Most live in nearby communities outside the park Some have relocated to Alice Springs |
None of the Arrernte people live inside any of these protected
areas Most live in Alice Springs Some live in a nearby indigenous community on country near the parks. |
|
Indigenous Representative Organization |
Northern Land Council (office in Darwin and Katherine) | Northern Land Council (Darwin) | Central Land Council (Alice Springs) | Central Land Council (Alice Springs) |
| Assessment Period |
October 2007 to April 2009 (17 months) |
January 2008 to October 2009 (22 months) |
January 2008 to July 2009 (18 months) |
January 2008 to October 2009 (22 months) |
| Aboriginal traditional owners | 17 | 8 | 14 | 11 |
| Parks staff | 4 | 6 | 5 | 7 |