Shoal Bay (Darwin)
| Shoal Bay | |
|---|---|
| Location | Beagle Gulf, Northern Territory |
| Coordinates | 12°17′17″S 130°56′28″E / 12.2881°S 130.9411°E |
| Type | Bay |
| Part of | Beagle Gulf |
| Basin countries | Australia |
| Settlements | Gunn Point, Murrumujuk, Shoal Bay, Micket Creek, Buffalo Creek and Lee Point (From east to west) |
Shoal Bay is a shallow bay lying adjacent to, and north of, the city of Darwin in the Northern Territory of Australia. Encompassing Hope Inlet at its eastern end, it is characterised by extensive areas of intertidal mudflats and mangroves and is an important site for waders, or shorebirds. The bay is situated within the Shoal Bay Coastal Reserve, a protected area that was established in 2000.
Shoal Bay is also known for accommodating the Shoal Bay Receiving Station, a signals-intelligence collection facility that contributes to the NSA's global data collection program.