Arnhem Land NT

Nhulunbuy NT 0880 (Pop 4 000)

Nhulunbuy sits on the north eastern tip of the Gove Peninsula in Arhem Land 1 060 km east of Darwin. It began as a service town for the bauxite mining nearby and has developed into an administrative centre for the surrounding region. Access by 4 wheel drive requires a permit or there is a daily flight from Darwin and Cairns. Beach Volleyball Day (June), Garma Festival (Aug), Gove Peninsula Festival (Aug). Tourist Attractions & Info:
Gayngaru Wetlands Interpretive Walk features about 200 bird species, native flora and viewing platforms.

Nearby:
Dhamitinya (East Woody Island) & Galaru (East Woody Beach) (3 km north) beautiful beaches and spectacular views. Buku-Larrnggay Mulka (20 km s-e) fascinating Aboriginal art museum. No permit required.

Visitor Information Centre: Chamber of Commerce, Endeavour Sq. Tel (08) 8987 1985.

Airport:
Gove Airport (GOV), East Arnhem. (15 km south).

Hospital:
Gove District Hospital, Matthew Flinders Way, Nhulunbuy. Tel (08) 8987 0211.