WWII Gun Emplacement Wagait Beach

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Explore the remnants of WWII gun emplacements, gaining insight into Australia's wartime history at Wagait Beach.
Wander through the small control building, immersing yourself in the stories of defence strategies from early 1941.
Hike along scenic trails nearby, enjoying stunning views of Cox Peninsula while connecting with nature.
Reflect on the historical significance of the site, where construction paused due to the urgent threat of Japanese raids.

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The site comprises remnants of two WWII Gun Emplacements and associated infrastructure including a small control building immediately adjacent to the gun emplacements and a small concrete structure some distance away. The guns are no longer extant.

Conceived as part of the defences of Darwin Harbour in early 1941, the 6-inch gun emplacements of the Wagait Battery were planned as an adjunct to the West Point Battery. It was a time when the threat posed by the Japanese in the Pacific was at its highest and when war in the Pacific was likely. Construction commenced in late 1941 however the Japanese raids of 19 February 1942 saw work postponed for some months.

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Gun Emplacement and associated infrastructure.

Interpretative shelter close to the site.

Contact and Booking Channels

Cox Peninsula, Northern Territory

Address: Cox Peninsula, Northern Territory, 0822, Australia
Email: heritage.branch@nt.gov.au

Lat -12.42851, Lng 130.74831

Booking Channels

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