Is the road to Gove sealed?
The Central Arnhem Road is 675km long and is predominately unsealed dirt with a few small river crossings along the way. The drive begins 50km south of Katherine and finishes in Nhulunbuy on the Gove Peninsula.
Do I need a permit to drive to Nhulunbuy?
Those driving to Nhulunbuy or any area of East Arnhem Land via the Central Arnhem Road are required to apply for a transit permit through the Northern Land Council (NLC).
Where is Gove Peninsula?
the Northern Territory of Australia
The Gove Peninsula (12°17′S 136°49′E) is at the northeastern corner of Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory of Australia. Arnhem Land is a vast tract of nearly 100,000 sq km of Aboriginal owned land is one of Australia’s last strongholds of traditional Aboriginal culture.
What country is Nhulunbuy?
Nhulunbuy (/ˈnʌləmbɔɪ, ˈnʊlənbɔɪ/) is a township that is the sixth largest population centre in the Northern Territory of Australia.
What do they mine at Gove?
Mines. The Gove bauxite mine near Nhulunbuy has been in production since 1971. An alumina refinery operated in Gove from 1972 until 2014 but all bauxite is now exported. Bauxite at Gove averages 3.7m in thickness and occurs in deeply lateritised, dissected plateau remnants overlying the Cretaceous Yirrkala Formation.
Can I tow a caravan to Nhulunbuy?
Caravans are only permitted at the Manyimi Campground and Walkabout Lodge campsites in Nhulunbuy.
Can anyone go to Arnhem Land?
Entry to Arnhem Land is by a free permit only (with minor exceptions like a day trip where you fly in and out). If you’re travelling independently, you’ll need to apply to the Northern Land Council at least 10 working days before you leave.
Can you bring alcohol into Nhulunbuy?
Nhulunbuy (Gove)
You can’t buy takeaway alcohol without a liquor permit. This means you can’t drink alcohol in public and community places. You can be given a penalty if you’re caught drinking in this area without a liquor permit.
What do they mine in Gove?
Can you visit Nhulunbuy?
You can access the beach via the Gove Peninsula Surf Lifesaving Club carpark or there is a beach access walkway located between the Gove Aquatic Centre and the Walkabout Lodge and Tavern in Nhulunbuy.
Is Gove a town?
The Gove Peninsula is nearly pristine, apart from Nhulunbuy, along with the bauxite mine and associated alumina refinery which brought the town into existence and closed in 2014.
What is Nhulunbuy known for?
Nhulunbuy is considered one of Australia’s last strongholds of traditional Aboriginal culture and the community works to protect, develop and celebrate their customs. Each August, the Yidaki call announces the start of Garma, the largest and most vibrant annual celebration of Yolngu culture.
Can you swim in Nhulunbuy?
Both have beautiful pools where you can relax in stunning surroundings. Town Beach in Nhulunbuy is patrolled between May and October for swimming and surfing.
Can you take alcohol into Nhulunbuy?
Can you swim in Arnhem Land?
Aquatics in Arnhem
Both have beautiful pools where you can relax in stunning surroundings. Town Beach in Nhulunbuy is patrolled between May and October for swimming and surfing.
Why is Arnhem Land special?
Arnhem Land is a unique expanse that stretches over 97,000 square kilometres. This land is rich in Aboriginal culture, breathtaking scenery and rare wildlife. Bound by rugged coastline and the Arafura Sea, the warm tropical waters provide some of the best fishing in the world.
Is Gove a dry town?
Can Aboriginal people buy alcohol in NT?
On 17 July 2022, the Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory Act 2012 (Cth) (Stronger Futures Act) ended. This means Aboriginal communities that were alcohol protected areas (APAs) in the Northern Territory (NT) no longer have alcohol restrictions.
Who lives in Nhulunbuy?
One of the last wilderness areas on earth, East Arnhem Land has been home to the Yolngu Aboriginal people for more than 40,000 years. Nhulunbuy is home to less than 4000 people. It is the service centre for nearby mining operations and the commercial base for the East Arnhem region.
Can you swim on the Gove Peninsula?
Swimming is possible in the dry season when the stingers are not around and in some selected spots. The safest spots for swimming are in the fresh waterholes and Gaḏalathami (Town Beach) when patrolled by the Gove Peninsula SLC.
Are there crocodiles at Nhulunbuy?
Since 1979 two fatal crocodile attacks have occurred at Nhulunbuy. For more than a decade, a programme to reduce hazards by removing these animals from sites in and around the town have operated with the cooperation of the traditional Aboriginal land-owners. Whenever possible, crocodiles are caught alive.
What is mined at Gove?
Our Gove Operations in Australia’s Northern Territory have been supplying the global aluminium industry with world-class bauxite for more than 40 years. Gove bauxite is shipped internationally as well as domestically to supply Queensland Alumina Limited and Yarwun refineries in Gladstone, Queensland.
Is Tennant Creek a dry community?
You can’t drink alcohol in public anywhere within Tennant Creek town.
Who owns Arnhem Land?
Yolŋu (Aboriginal people of Northeast Arnhem Land) are the traditional owners of lands consisting of approximately 550,000ha. The Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act of 1976 recognises Yolŋu as the owners of this land under Australian law. Dhimurru has jurisdiction over approximately 8,500km2 of this land.
Are there crocs in Arnhem Land?
Crocodiles. East Arnhem Land is home to the saltwater crocodile (Crocodilus porosus) also known as ‘baru’ in the local language and the ancient animal is an iconic image of the Northern Territory. Crocodiles are native to the region and are a protected species.