Nestled near the spectacular Arnhem Land Escarpment in World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park, Jabiru was established as a mining town in the 1970s. Situated on a within Kakadu, it is the only Australian town set inside a national park, and is now the main service area within the Park, offering a range of accommodation and [...]
Cooinda is situated in World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park, on the banks of the Yellow Water Billabong, one of the most spectacular wetlands in the world. Cooinda, an idyllic holiday destination, is home to the Warradjan Cultural Centre. Travellers can browse the centre, which has been styled in the shape of a pig nosed turtle [...]
Seven Spirit Bay is one of the most remote wilderness lodges in the world. Situated in Garig Gunak Barlu National Park on the Cobourg Peninsula in Arnhem Land, Seven Spirit Bay’s stunning location is legendary. It is closer to Indonesia than it is to most Australian cities. Guests arrive at the Seven Spirit Bay Wilderness [...]
Oenpelli is an Aboriginal community on the eastern border of World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park at the base of the Arnhem Land escarpment. Being part of Arnhem Land, travellers wanting to visit Oenpelli require a permit before visiting. Permits can be obtained from the Injalak Art and Craft Centre. An open day is held [...]
The settlement of Nhulunbuy is approximately 600 kilometres from Darwin, on the eastern-most tip of the Gove Peninsula. The Gove Peninsula encompasses nearly 100,000 square kilometres of land owned by the Yolngu Aboriginal people, and is famous for spectacular beaches and great fishing. Fishing is the most popular activity in Nhulunbuy as The mangrove-fed waters [...]
The town of Maningrida lies on the north coast of Arnhem Land. The town is a secluded paradise, great for keen fisherman and those looking to learn about Aboriginal art and culture. Before visiting, travellers must have a permit from the Northern Land Council. Maningrida’s waterways are teeming with fish. Species such as salmon, barramundi, [...]
Groote Eylandt means ‘big island’ in Dutch and is indeed the largest island in the Gulf of Carpentaria. Although official ownership of the island has been returned to the Anindilyakwa people, the Dutch were the first Europeans to record its existence. You can apply for a permit to visit Groote Eylandt by contacting the Anindilyakwa [...]
The North and South Goulburn Islands located in Auray Bay off the northern Arnhem Land coast. The islands are Aboriginal-owned, so permits from the Northern Land Council are essential for all visitors. The Goulburn Islands are not set up for tourism, but intrepid sailors and fisherman may occasionally find themselves on their shores. The Warruwi [...]
Croker Island lies where the Arafura Sea meets the Timor Sea to the east of Coburg Peninsula. About an hour’s flight from Darwin, it is Aboriginal-owned land and, as such, a permit from the Northern Land Council is required for all visitors. Many Aborigines acknowledge Croker Island as the birthplace of the Rainbow Serpent - [...]
The Coburg Peninsula is home to some of the best reef and tropical sports fishing in the world. Situated at the very top left tip of Arnhem Land, the spectacular wilderness of Garig Gunak Barlu National Park encompasses almost all of Cobourg Peninsula. The park preserves the peninsula’s sandy beaches, dunes and associated coastal grasslands, [...]