Arnhem Land Wilderness Adventure

GETTING THERE Airnorth flies direct from Darwin and Cairns to Gove Airport.

WHERE TO STAY Barramundi Lodge, Murwangi Safari Camp and Seven Spirit Bay are lodges exclusively available for guests on Outback Spirit’s Arnhem Land Wilderness Adventure. Other accommodation includes the Walkabout Hotel in Nhulunbuy, Davidson’s Arnhem Land Safaris Mount Borradaile and the Double Tree by Hilton, Darwin. All accommodation is arranged by Outback Spirit.

PERMITS Outback Spirit obtains permits from the Northern Land Council on behalf of all guests travelling on the Arnhem Land Wilderness Adventure. POINTS OF INTEREST - Gove Airport

- Nhulunbuy

- Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre - Malpi Roy Marika Lookout - Wirrwawuy

- Arafura Billabong

- Bula’bula Arts

- In Maningrida: Maningrida Arts and Culture, Bábbarra Women’s Centre and

Djómi Museum

- Mount Borradaile

- Garig Gunak Barlu NP - Victoria Settlement ART CENTRE WEBSITES yirrkala.com bulabula.com.au maningrida.com babbarra.com FURTHER READING Forsaken Settlement by Dr Peter Spillett The Brutal Truth: What Happened in Gulf Country by Tony Roberts SEASONS THE WET November–April Tropical thunderstorms daily, waterfalls, blood orange sunsets, lush landscape. 25°C to 33°C, 80% humidity THE DRY May–October Dry, sunny days; cool, clear evenings. 21°C to 32°C 60% humidity MORE INFORMATION Outback Spirit 12-day Arnhem Land Wilderness Adventure, Nhulunbuy–Darwin, fully accommodated April–Sept. Toll-free enquiries and reservations: 1800 688 222 Visit: outbackspirittours.com. au/arnhemland See page 125.

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The jacana – also known as the lotus bird or Jesus bird, because it seems to walk on water – is a thrilling sight for birding enthusiasts in the Arafura wetlands.

Arafura Billabong.

Seven Spirit Bay Wilderness Lodge.