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Garig Gunak Barlu National Park

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Garig Gunak Barlu National Park is pronounced Gah-rig Goon-uk Bar-loo. It was previously known as Gurig National Park and Cobourg Marine Park. The area has an interesting ancient and contemporary history. Archaeologists generally agree that Aboriginal people have been living in the area for 40,000 years.

Flora & Fauna The Park conserves a mosaic of sandy beaches, dunes and associated coastal grasslands, mangroves, rainforest patches, swamps, lagoons, coral reefs, sea grass meadows and rich marine life.

It protects rare species, including the Dugong and six marine turtles (Loggerhead, Hawksbill, Olive Ridley, Leatherback and Flatback Turtles). Garig Gunak Barlu is also home to the largest wild herd of Banteng. These Indonesian cattle are an endangered species in their native habitat.

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Things to do: Fishing, boating, camping, Black Point Cultural Centre, Lamilmil Swamp Walking Track, lookouts, Victoria Settlement
Facilities: Showers, Compost toilets, BBQs, Picnic tables, Bore water, Garig Store
Getting There: The park is located about 570 km (by road) northeast of Darwin on the Cobourg Peninsula. Road access is via an unsealed road (4WD only) through Arnhem Land. The roads are usually open in the dry season (May - September), depending on the rains. Air charter: Flights are available. For more information ring the Black Point Ranger Station. There is no public transport within the Park. The airstrip is 2 km from the campground and 5 km from Black Point. By sea: The Park is two days sailing from Darwin (150 nautical miles). The best time to visit is between August and October when moderating east to southeast winds prevail. Cyclones can occur between November and April. There are coral reefs and scenic anchorage for all types of boats.

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Remote, beautiful, unspoilt nature with a bit of danger

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If you've ever wanted to go to Arnhem Land for any amount of time but lacked decent reason to apply for a permit to enter (and you WILL need to apply for a permit), Garig Gunak Barlu National Park is probably one of the best options you can get ... Read More (Date of experience: Aug, 2008 )

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Palmerston NT

Getting ThereThe park is located about 570 km (by road) northeast of Darwin on the Cobourg Peninsula. Road access is via an unsealed road (4WD only) through Arnhem Land. The roads are usually open in the dry season (May - September), depending on the rains. Air charter: Flights are available. For more information ring the Black Point Ranger Station. There is no public transport within the Park. The airstrip is 2 km from the campground and 5 km from Black Point. By sea: The Park is two days sailing from Darwin (150 nautical miles). The best time to visit is between August and October when moderating east to southeast winds prevail. Cyclones can occur between November and April. There are coral reefs and scenic anchorage for all types of boats.