Arnhem Land
Why go there?
Covering over 91,000 square kilometres, Arnhem Land’s vast landscape has all the ingredients for an outback adventure, wild coastlines, lush rainforests, savannah woodland and rivers that fishermen only dream of. This is a place where time stands still and ancient culture lives on.
Arnhem Land is located in the middle of Australia's northern coast and bounded by Kakadu National Park, the Arafura Sea and the Gulf of Carpentaria. This tip of northern Australia is entirely Aboriginal owned, so your access to their ancient culture is unparalleled. The didgeridoo (didjeridu) originated in Arnhem Land, and the area is world-renowned for its distinctive, authentic Aboriginal art and traditions.
Join a guided tour and be welcomed by remote island communities across the Gove and Cobourg Peninsulas. Spend your days immersed in the local culture, sit with Oenpelli artists as they paint and take part in daily traditions like didgeridoo playing, basket weaving and ceremonial face painting.
Arnhem Land is also one of the best fishing destinations in the world, mainly owing to its seldom-fished waters. You can go bluewater fishing for marlin off the secluded Territory coastline or cruise inland, in search of massive barramundi. Afterwards, relax with a drink on the deck of your exclusive Groote Eylandt fishing lodge and watch the changing colours of the outback sunset.
Don't Miss...
Visiting remote art centres and meeting with Indigenous artists
Flying to Groote Eylandt, an idyllic island paradise with gorgeous vistas
Sharing in the culture of the Gunbalanya (Oenpelli) Open Day
Appreciating the cultural importance of Mount Borradaile