Northern Territory Tourism Blog

Cobourg Coastal Camp, our camp on Madjunbalmi land

Posted on 18 September, 2023 in Arnhem Land, Cobourg, Camping, Culture, Darwin, Fishing, Hiking, Photography, Private Charter, Top End Locations, Tours, Victoria Settlement, Wildlife

At the very top of the Northern Territory in Arnhem Land on the Cobourg Peninsula, the Garig Gunak Barlu National Park. This extensive Park includes the entire Peninsula, the surrounding waters of the Arafura Sea and Van Diemen Gulf. The landscape is rugged and remote, boasting pristine waters and white sandy beaches. The marine life is rich with coral reefs and seagrass meadows. Heralded as one of the best fishing destinations in Australia, Venture North Safaris are fortunate enough to have been granted permission by the Traditional Owners, the Madjunbalmi clan to operate a Tourist Camp here...

Where to stay on the Cobourg Peninsula (Garig Gunak Barlu National Park)

Posted on 21 August, 2023 in Arnhem Land, Cobourg, Birdwatching, Camping, Culture, Darwin, Fishing, Hiking, Luxury, Photography, Private Charter, Seafood, Top End Locations, Tours, Victoria Settlement, Wildlife

Cobourg Penunsula, Garig Gunak National Park. It's rugged, isolated, and boasts some of the world’s best fishing. Over 2,000 square kilometres of primarily uninhabited coastline, this diverse Peninsula offers brilliant white beaches, coastal mangroves, sea meadows and coral reefs teaming with abundant sea life. If you like to travel off the beaten track and experience some spectacular wilderness, this is your spot! With such seclusion, accommodation options are limited.

Yellow Water Billabong Kakadu National Park

Posted on 03 March, 2023 in Birdwatching, Culture, Darwin, Fishing, Kakadu, Photography, Top End Locations, Tours, Wet Season, Wildlife

One of Kakadu National Park's most well-known landmarks, Yellow Water Billabong boasts home to at least 60 bird species, including majestic sea eagles, dancing Brolgas and graceful Jabirus. Salt Water Crocodiles maintain their position at the top of the food chain amongst Water Buffalo, Wallabies and Brumbies. There is so much to take in on this spectacular waterway, with several ways to experience it.

The Best of Darwin in the Wet Season

Posted on 08 November, 2022 in Darwin, Environment, Fishing, Kakadu, Litchfield, Private Charter, Seafood, Top End Locations, Tours, Wet Season, Waterfalls, family

Mango Madness! Silly Season! Goin’ Troppo! The months between November and April are characterised by humid days, monsoonal rains, and epic lightning shows. Darwin's wet season is pretty spectacular and there is still plenty to do in the Top End.

Spear fishing in Arnhem Land – how to make an Aboriginal fishing spear

Posted on 22 April, 2020 in Arnhem Land, Culture, Fishing

Aboriginal people have been making fishing spears for millennia. Today, throughout Arnhem Land they are still a very important hunting tool and are commonly used, especially along the coastal regions. The technology hasn’t changed a lot, they are still basically a long straightened stick with a pointed end. These days iron spear tips are used instead of sharpened stone, bone or wood. Although a relatively simple design, making a spear and using one effectively takes a lot of skill and perfection...