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Visiting Northwest Point Marine National Park
Provo's remote northwest corner, reached by rough tracks, has dramatic wall dives where the reef drops into deep water, and the quiet Malcolm's Road Beach.
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Quick answer
Northwest Point Marine National Park is a nature spot in Blue Hills, Turks and Caicos. Allow half a day; it is expensive. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Nature
- Area
- Blue Hills
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- active, nature and off the beaten path
- Best months
- February–April
About Northwest Point Marine National Park
Provo's remote northwest corner, reached by rough tracks, has dramatic wall dives where the reef drops into deep water, and the quiet Malcolm's Road Beach. Dive boats from Turtle Cove reach the walls in about 30–45 minutes.
Tip: Visit by dive boat rather than driving the rough roads unless you have a suitable vehicle and local advice.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: Half a day.
- Cost: Expensive.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Blue Hills, one of Provo's oldest settlements, with beachside conch shacks.
Best time to visit Northwest Point Marine National Park
Northwest Point Marine National Park is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- February: 27°C (81°F) highs, about 4 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- March: 28°C (82°F) highs, about 4 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- April: 29°C (84°F) highs, about 4 rainy days, busy crowds.
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Fit it into your trip
Northwest Point Marine National Park is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Grace Bay Beach and Bight Reef (Coral Gardens).
- No. 11 of the 13 sights in our Turks and Caicos things-to-do list.
- Day 5 of the 5-day plan.
If you like Northwest Point Marine National Park
- Bight Reef (Coral Gardens) — The Bight, 1–2 hours
- Smith's Reef — Turtle Cove, 1–2 hours
- Chalk Sound National Park — Chalk Sound and Taylor Bay, 2 hours
Staying near Northwest Point Marine National Park
Stay in Blue Hills ($) to walk here: one of Provo's oldest settlements, with beachside conch shacks. All areas to stay in Turks and Caicos.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Northwest Point Marine National Park?
Plan half a day.
+Is Northwest Point Marine National Park free?
No, it is expensive. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Northwest Point Marine National Park?
February–April for the most comfortable weather. Visit by dive boat rather than driving the rough roads unless you have a suitable vehicle and local advice.
+Do I need to book Northwest Point Marine National Park in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.