Nhulunbuy

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There is another facebook group which is also helpful called East Arnhem land Travel Information.

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Cheers,
Alone

What trek notes do you need?

Can you read a good paper map?

It is a straight forward drive, very well signposted.

You must be aware of your fuel requirements, as there are only 2 places where you can officially buy fuel……..one being a community that was not open when we did it.

You will require a transit permit, which is free from the Northern Lands Council.

You will need to have accomodation when you arrive there and when you arrive InNhulunbuy, you are then required to get another set of permits to stay and visit all the sites in the area from the Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation.

What other information do you need, other that good old fashioned research?

This also will give you an idea on the drive…The drive on the Central Arnhem Highway

And this is what you can see when you arrive InNhulunbuy.Things to see and do when you arrive in Nhulunbuy

For trekking, make sure to check out the trails in Garanhanbuwang, especially the coastal ones.

To get there you will also need permits to drive & carry alcohol along the Central Arnhem Highway, camping approvals and the like. Just search for Permits to visit East Arnhem Land and you will find a very helpful website. Gove Boat Club is, excellent but you will need to book months ahead as it's extremely popular.

Don't take the drive in casually it can be extremely rough for many kilometres at a time requiring reasonably low tyre pressures. As well break your journey at the Dimarou Store on the way in and out as a suggestion. This venue also requires bookings well in advance.

With the extensive wet season they are having I would expect a slow trip in and out.

Rob

April is at the tail of the wet season..so I would do a finial check with some of the locals at the Beswick Gates before you set off..because a decent dump of rain along the track can make for some pretty funky driving.
Enjoy..