220,000ha.
Garig Gunak Barlu National Park (formerly Gurig National Park & Cobourg Marine Park) is an area of Aboriginal territory taking in the Cobourg Peninsula and small neighboring islands with coral reefs, impressive inlets and beautiful beaches (beware of crocodiles!). This wilderness area, much of which is inaccessible, is flat or gently undulating, with tropical eucalyptus forest, monsoon forest, areas of marshland and mangrove swamps. In spring the park is a resting place for migratory birds (jabiru storks, brolga cranes), and the fauna also includes manatees, turtles, crocodiles, wild horses, buffaloes and pigs. Rich fishing grounds.
Address:
Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory Black Point Ranger Station, Box 496, Palmerston, NT 0831, Australia
Tips: Access from Darwin by light aircraft or boat.
If arriving by boat or air a permit is required for entry. The approach is on the Arnhem Highway through Kakadu National Park and on via Oenpelli and Murgenella through Arnhem Aboriginal Land (only all-terrain vehicles and only during dry season).
Best time to visit: autumn to spring (April to November).
There are organized tours by air from Darwin.
Supplies of fuel and provisions must be taken with you. The number of vehicles entering the park is restricted by the Aboriginal Land Council.
Admission cost (including transit fee) is for camping only and apply per vehicle per week and includes admission for five adults. Adult cost is for extra passengers (above the five already included).
Beware crocodiles.
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