Arnhem Land Area Destinations
Please select an area form the list below to see the destinations available in that area.
Cobourg Peninsula
Cobourg Peninsula, Northern Territory (Destination)
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, mangro ... READ MORE »
Croker Island
Croker Island, Northern Territory (Destination)
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 - one of the most importa ... READ MORE »
Goulburn Islands
Goulburn Islands, Northern Territory (Destination)
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 pe ... READ MORE »
Groote Eylandt
Groote Eylandt, Northern Territory (Destination)
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 Land Council off ... READ MORE »
Maningrida
Maningrida, Northern Territory (Destination)
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, mangrov ... READ MORE »
Nhulunbuy/Gove
Nhulunbuy/Gove, Northern Territory (Destination)
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 mangr ... READ MORE »
Oenpelli
Oenpelli, Northern Territory (Destination)
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 annually in August or ... READ MORE »
Seven Spirit Bay
Seven Spirit Bay, Northern Territory (Destination)
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 Lodge by a chartered plane ... READ MORE »
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