Northern Territory Tourism Blog

Barking owl feasts on sugar gliders - Cobourg Peninsula

Posted on 19 November, 2015 in Wildlife, Cobourg

On a recent tour I led through north-west Arnhem Land one of my guests stumbled upon five small fluffy tales scattered beneath a tall Darwin woolybutt tree... After inspecting the site, sharing ideas and putting two and two together the pieces of the puzzle all started to align...

Cobourg Beach Huts

Posted on 07 August, 2015 in Cobourg

The Cobourg Beach Huts are self-contained fisherman’s quarters situated at Smith Point on the Cobourg Peninsula in the Northern Territory. Owned by the traditional owners of the land, the beach huts have provided accommodation for those wishing to explore Cobourg Marine Park and Garig Gunak Barlu National Park (Cobourg). In early 2008 the Cobourg Beach Huts ceased operating...

Northern Territory Photography Tours

Posted on 21 April, 2015 in Photography, Kakadu, Arnhem Land, Wet Season, Cobourg

The Northern Territory is home to some of the most spectacular photographic locations in Australia. On a Venture North expedition you can get off the tourist trail and photograph some stunning locations without the crowds. Each photography tour is tailor-made to the specific needs of the client...

Cobourg Peninsula Fishing

Posted on 15 October, 2014 in Cobourg, Fishing

Heralded as one of the best fishing destinations in Australia, the remote Cobourg Peninsula is one of Australia’s true wilderness areas. The terrestrial and marine park is jointly managed by the Aboriginal landowners and Parks and Wildlife to ensure its ongoing preservation. Limited numbers of people are allowed into the park at any one time, permits must be obtained...

Cape Don

Posted on 02 October, 2014 in Cobourg, Fishing

Cape Don is the site of a historical lighthouse on the most western tip of the Cobourg Peninsula. Recently it was the site of Cape Don Fishing Lodge (which closed in 2010) and is a well-known fishing hot spot. Prior to Cape Don Fishing Lodge it was a working lighthouse completed in 1917 and manned all the way up until 1983. Cape Don Lighthouse (Cape Don) was originally built...