Located on the Gove Peninsula, Nhulunbuy is about a nine-hour drive from Katherine in the East Arnhem Land region in Australia. It is the largest town in East Arnhem Land. and was established in the 1960s to service a bauxite mine on the Peninsula. Today it is the fourth largest town in the Northern Territory. Nhulunbuy serves as a great base from which to enjoy a wide range of adventures including cultural experiences and fishing excursions. Visitors come here to explore the Australian wilderness and learn about the indigenous Yolngu Aboriginal people whose history can be traced back for more than 40,000 years.
Set halfway along Australia’s northern coast, Arnhem Land is a magnificent nature reserve famous for its Indigenous history. The reserve is home to the oldest surviving culture on earth; Aboriginal people have lived here for more than 60 000 years. Learn about the precious heritage by visiting the Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre, filled with Yolngu and Aboriginal art; see a Yolŋu dance or Yidaki (didjeridu) performance, or take a rock-art tour. Characterised by paradisiacal beach-lined coast, untamed islands, abundant fish-filled rivers, and dense rainforest, the landscapes here are truly diverse, providing plenty of hiking, swimming, and climbing opportunities. The reserve is also a popular destination for animal lovers and photographers, who will be able to spot Timor ponies, wallabies, wild boars, buffalo, and an array of bird species.
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Darwin is a tropical seaport in the Northern Territory of Australia that serves as a convenient access point to Katherine Gorge, Kakadu National Park and Litchfield National Park. The city is a melting pot of different cultures, with more than 50 nationalities represented here. With a strong Asian influence, you can expect a kaleidoscope of cuisines and a cultural blend of Thai, Sri Lankan, Japanese, Indian, Chinese and Malaysian. Darwin's city centre buzzes with a lively tourist vibe, while unique museums celebrate the city's past and galleries showcase the region's rich indigenous art. Sail to the intriguing Tiwi Islands, take a speedboat ride or go fishing in a tinny – the local version of a small boat.
