Davidson's Arnhem Land Safari's mt Borradile, Arnhem Land: Accommodation in Arnhem Land is limited but there are some excellent wilderness lodges throughout the region. You can also sleep under the stars at one of Arnhem Land's many secluded camp spots. Daily flights connect Nhulunbuy with Cairns and Darwin. The region can also be accessed by 4WD along the Central Arnhem Road which connects to the Stuart Highway south of Katherine. Access from Darwin to Jabiru is via the Arnhem Highway. Access from the south is via the kakadu Highway.To visit Arnhem Land you will need a permit from the Northern Land Council. Joining an organised tour with an operator who has permission to enter the region is highly recommended.
Aboriginal Art, Injalak Arts and Crafts, Gunbalanya (Oenpelli): On the western side of Arnhem Land is Gunbalanya. Call in to see artists at work and to buy baskets and paintings at the famous Injalak Art and Craft Centre. Join a tour led by an indigenous guide to Injalak Hill to see ancient rock art and hear Dreamtime stories. Join a bush tucker tour and learn how the indigenous people live from the land. There are several famous indigenous arts centres in Arnhem Land including the community of Maningrida and Nhulunbuy on the Gove Peninsula. Here you can also take a number of cultural tours with local indigenous guides to the white sand beaches and azure waters of Nanydjaka (Cape Arnhem) just a few hour's drive from Nhulunbuy.
The crystal clear waters are perfect for scuba diving and snorkelling. There are also many signicicant historical sites in Arnhem Land including the ruins of an early European settlement in Garig Gunak Barlu National Park on the remote Cobourg Peninsula.The surrounding Cobourg marine Park provides an ideal habitat for many thousands of bird species. Throughout the year Arnhem Land's landscapes undergo spectacular changes. The most popular time to visit in the dry season sees extremely dramatic weather conditions and some parts of the park are closed. Helicopter tours and light aircraft flights are another way to take in the vast expanse.
