By car

Access from Darwin to Jabiru is via the Arnhem Highway. This is a reasonable quality sealed road that is usually open all year road. Access from the south to Jabiru is via the Kakadu Highway, again usually open all year round. Check road conditions before setting off. It is around 3-4 hours drive from Darwin to Jabiru.

By plane

Helicopter tours and light aircraft flights are available.

Daily Qantas and Flight West jet flights operate from and to Gove Airport (GOV), approximately 13km from the town centre.

There is only one road into Nhulunbuy. It is a gravel road and only accessible during the dry season (April to September). It is only accessible by four wheel drive and permits are required. Seek advice on this before traveling.

Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre, Dhamitjinya (East Woody Island) and Galaru (East Woody Beach), Twin Falls, Nomad Tours and Charters, Conservation Volunteers Australia

Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre

Yirrikala, Gove Peninsula, Nhulunbuy, The Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre, located in Yirrkala near Nhulunbuy, houses a collection of Yolngu, Aboriginal, bark paintings, carvings and artefacts. The museum includes the original church panels that are of great historical and cultural significance. There is also an extensive history of Yolngu service in World War II, and a collection of stories and petitions relating to the Yirrikala area. The centre also has a retail outlet. Entry fees apply.

Dhamitjinya (East Woody Island) and Galaru (East Woody Beach)

Dhamitjinya, Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory, Dhamitjinya (East Woody Island) and Galaru (East Woody Beach) are located just three kilometres from Nhulunbuy. These pristine beaches are spectacular in both their length and the clarity of their azure waters - a great spot to enjoy a tropical sunset.

Twin Falls

Set in the Arnhem Land escarpment. Access to the falls is via the Twin Falls Gorge Boat Shuttle Service that will ferry you to the base of the falls. Note that the walk to the boat shuttle, although easy, is very exposed and hot. Post-boat shuttle, the walk continues and in some parts may present a challenge to those with a fear of heights.

Nomad Tours and Charters

10 Beagle Circuit, Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory, They operate around remote north east Arnhem Land, from their base in the town of Nhulunbuy on the Gove Peninsula. They offer luxury four-wheel drive small group tours and personalised private charters throughout the Gove Peninsula area with fishing day trips around Nhulunbuy or extended activity based safaris to their Banubanu Wilderness Retreat on Bremer Island. Fish or just chill out and enjoy the remote solitude.

Conservation Volunteers Australia

Shop 4, 41 Cavenagh Street, Darwin, Conservation Volunteers Australia is a non-profit / non-government organisation and is Australia’s leading practical conservation organisation. They welcome more that 10,000 volunteers per year and have 24 offices across Australia.

January - April
October - December

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