About Venture North

Our Story

Founded in 1996

Venture North was established in 1996 with a clear focus: intimate touring experiences centred on culture, heritage, and the natural environment of the Top End.

A New Chapter in 2010

In 2010, head guide Hugh Gange seized a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase the business in partnership with his brother, Aaron.

With a clear vision to lead the field, Hugh and Aaron refined the business toward what defines it today: highly specialised, remote, boutique micro-group tours that showcase the Top End's exceptional natural and cultural heritage.

Award-Winning Recognition

Since then, Venture North has been recognised across the industry's most respected awards, including 10 NT Brolga Tourism Awards in Heritage and Culture categories and three Golds at the Australian Tourism Awards.

Where We Take You

Today, Venture North specialises in crafting bespoke experiences with exclusive access to some of the most remarkable regions in the country: Arnhem Land and the Cobourg Peninsula, alongside unforgettable journeys through Kakadu, Litchfield, and Nitmiluk National Parks.

Cobourg Coastal Camp

Venture North also privately owns Cobourg Coastal Camp, a safari-style retreat located within Garig Gunak Barlu National Park at the northern tip of Arnhem Land. The camp gives guests rare access to one of the Northern Territory's most pristine and untouched coastal wilderness areas.

What We Stand For

Cultural integrity and environmental responsibility sit at the heart of everything Venture North does. That commitment is recognised through Advanced Ecotourism Certification, Respecting Our Culture (ROC) certification, and membership of Discover Aboriginal Experiences.

Carrying the Legacy

In 2025, Aaron sadly passed away after a long battle with cancer, a devastating loss for both the business and those who knew him. In honour of his brother and best mate, Hugh remains deeply committed to carrying forward their shared vision, values, and legacy.

Hugh now leads all aspects of the business, supported by a dedicated and highly experienced team of tour guides, fishing guides, camp hosts, chefs, and operations staff who together continue to deliver experiences in the spirit on which Venture North was built.

Meet our team

We pride ourselves on maintaining a small, personal approach, where every team member contributes to delivering an exceptional tour experience. Our team is made up of highly skilled, knowledgeable and attentive professionals who are passionate about providing outstanding service. Their deep respect for the local culture and environment, paired with an unwavering commitment to safety and service excellence, underpins our ongoing success.

Cobourg Coastal Camp

Venture North’s unique safari-style camp is located within the Garig Gunak Barlu National Park (Cobourg Peninsula) in northern Arnhem Land. The camp is nestled amongst savannah bushland overlooking the bay of Port Essington. This high-end bush camping experience offers most of the home comforts while still allowing guests to feel close to nature.

Our difference

Over the years Venture North have acquired special permission by traditional land owners to visit many regions of the Northern Territory that are inaccessible by other tour companies. Special access permits allow us to take you off the beaten-track and into protected areas that have an abundance of wildlife and cultural values. Some highlights include: staying at Venture North’s remote Cobourg Coastal Camp and exploring the NT’s largest Marine Park by boat, seeing sacred rock-art sites in Arnhem Land with an Indigenous guide or camping out under the stars at places like Koolpin Gorge in Kakadu National Park.

Travel in comfort

The high quality of our equipment and 4WD Vehicles ensures a safe and comfortable experience. We operate top-model luxury Sahara & Kakadu Landcruisers, each with leather interior, front and back air-conditioning and superior suspension. We pride ourselves in having arguably the best tour vehicles in the Northern Territory with exceptional off-road capabilities and advanced safety features.

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