THE BURN! Putting in a Firebreak at Cobourg Coastal Camp
Posted on 27 July, 2016 inFor guest’s safety and to preserve the infrastructure, an annual burn around the perimeter of the camp is essential. This fire break provides a barrier between the camp and any rogue hot fires which can occur during the dry season if menacing undergrowth is allowed to accumulate...
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Trepang Collecting; a Dangerous Job on the Cobourg Peninsula!
Posted on 19 July, 2016 inOne of the joys of being a camp host at Cobourg Coastal Camp in remote Arnhem Land is the element of surprise during your daily duties...
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A great company to tour with for a solo traveller
Posted on 12 July, 2016 inIt was with some trepidation that I commenced researching the possibility of undertaking a holiday on my own. My family and friends had been encouraging me to take some respite from my current situation. My husband has been in nursing care for a number of years and my daily visits coupled with the emotional drain were exhausting me...
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The History of Victoria Settlement, Port Essington
Posted on 29 March, 2016 inValerie McPherson joined us on a tour to the Cobourg Peninsula in 2015 and wrote a great article about Victoria Settlement; "On a recent trip to the Cobourg Peninsula in the Northern Territory I visited the ruins of Victoria Settlement at Port Essington. Victoria Settlement, established 1838 and disbanded 1849, was brought about by a plan of the British government and the East India Company to set up a military settlement...
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Cobourg Peninsula Chilli Mud Crab
Posted on 14 March, 2016 inMud crab is one of the NT's most iconic and delicious seafoods. It has amazingly sweet flesh and is hugely popular with tourists and locals alike. There are numerous ways to cook crab but for us and many Territorian's you just can't beat a good chilli mud crab!
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