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Borroloola NT 0854 (Pop 800)

Borroloola is a small Gulf of Carpentaria settlement sitting on both sides of the McArthur River 954 km s-e of Darwin. It is a thriving community and home to a number of assorted Aboriginal cultures including the Yanyuwa, Mara, Karaw and Kurdanji who live in camps around the town.  As a 19^th century port and frontier town, Borroloola gained a reputation as a haven for criminals and alcoholics until 1930s when it was almost deserted. Today it is popular for fishing and 4 wheel driving and despite being Aboriginal land, no entry permit is needed.  Barramundi Classic (Easter), Rodeo (Aug).

Tourist Attractions & Info:
Borroloola Police Station Museum, Robinson Rd (1886) the Territory’s oldest surviving outpost with fascinating local historic displays, photographs and memorabilia. Borroloola Cemetery, Searcy St historic pioneer graves.

Nearby:
Caranbirini Nature Reserve (37 km s-w) features scenic walks through sandstone towers and open woodland overlooking a billabong and views across the escarpment.  Day use only - no camping.  Cape Crawford (110 km s-w) pretty town being the gateway to Gulf Country and an ideal base for exploring Bukalara rocks (60 km east) and the Lost City (20 km s-e) made up of sandstone domes, arches and chasms and considered important and sacred Aboriginal sites. King Ash Bay (40 km n-e) excellent year round fishing. Limmen Bight NP (Proposed) (180 km n-w) on the Lost City Access Track has ideal mud crab and fishing areas.

Accommodation: Borroloola has an inn, guesthouse and caravan park. Visitor Information Centre: Lot 384 Robinson Rd. Tel (08) 8975 8799.

Airport:
Tennant Creek Airport (TCA), Irvine St. Tel (08) 8962 2894. (702 km s-w).

Hospital:
Katherine Hospital, Giles St. Tel (08) 8973 9211. (657 km n-w).