If you are looking for true isolation – and the peace and quiet that comes with it – the Cobourg Peninsula is just the ticket. The traditional owners of the island are the Warnindhilyagwa people - cultural tours teach you about their traditions, language, and life on the island. There are numerous fishing tours and adventure activities on the island, and golfing at the Groote Eylandt Lodge. Groote Eylandt is the largest island in the Gulf of Carpentaria - its name means 'large island' in old Dutch. There are several walks to different beaches, such as Turtle Beach and Little Bondi, which are dotted with secluded camping spots along the way, meaning Macassar is ideals for kids and adults alike. Take the Wurrwurrwuy Macassan Beach Interpretive Walk and see intact stone constructions from over a century ago which were made to teach future generations about the Macassan traders. Macassan Beach - just a 35 minute drive from Arnhem Land's largest township Nhulunbuy - is the site of the Yolngu people's first interaction with Indonesian traders. Injalak is located in Gunbalanya, around 2 hours' drive north of Jabiru. Climb Injalak Hill with an Aboriginal guide to learn about Aboriginal rock art and find out about Aboriginal cultural traditions.
Injalak is an Aboriginal-owned, non-profit enterprise which has been operating for almost 30 years and collates the work of over 200 local artists. Seven must-sees Injalak Arts & Crafts Association Here's a detailed guide about Arnhem Land, covering the highlights, organised tours, DIY trips and all the essential info. Arnhem Land has a total population of approximately 16,000 people, of whom 12,000 are Aboriginal Yolngu people – the traditional owners of the land.At just under 100,000 square kilometres, Arnhem Land is roughly the size of Iceland – and is bigger than Hungary, Portugal or Austria.Arnhem Land is the home of Australia's most famous musical instrument – the didgeridoo.
You'll need a permit to enter Arnhem Land - contact the Northern Land Council, or the Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation, for more information.Arnhem Land x-ray art, thought to have developed around 2000 BC, shows animals and humans in an 'x-ray style', with accurate depictions of their internal organs, bones and even veins and arteries.Arnhem Land was named after the Dutch ship Arnhem, which navigated across the coast almost 400 years ago in 1623.Enjoy a relaxing vacation with your feet in the white sand or learn more about the world's oldest continuous culture. From red, dusty rock formations to sprawling wetlands, there's something for everyone in Arnhem Land.Īrnhem Land is just waiting to be explored. Arnhem Land is a wild and untamed landscape which has remained the same for centuries.
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