Nhulanbuy in and out June - July

Hi Kerbar

If you have a look at my recent Blog on the Central Arnhem Highway it will give you an idea on the drive out to Nhulunbuy, which is a fantastic drive.

I am the process of doing another Blog for around the Nhulunbuy area, as there is a lot to see in that area. The first thing that you will need to do is contact the Walkabout Lodge in Nhulunbuy.

You will need to stay at least one night there, even longer as it is a great place to stay, for the only reason is that the Dhimurra Aboriginal Corporation is only open for a few hours every day, and all travel around the township of Nhulunbuy and surrounding area will require either a general or special permit. The Northern ands Council in Katherine is very helpful and they are pushing to get more people out there and your permit is free.

If you do not know anyone in the coastal communities, you simply will not be given a permit for the coastal tracks down to Borroloola, and it will be a return drive back to the Stuart Highway, down to Mataranka and that way to the coast.

Give yourself lots of time in the Nhulunbuy area, as there is lots to see.



Enjoy your trip.




Stephen

Look for Blog "Central Arnhem Highway" around September 17. It is brilliant.

Stephen,

You have convinced us to do the trip this winter. I was actually half thinking about it but kept hearing negative reports around road conditions and accessibility etc until I read your experience. We have a LC76 wagon and a Lifestyle Reconn which I reckon won't have any trouble handling it after seeing your setup. Just hope that you/we aren't creating another GRR with the publicity - ha ha.

Ken

I have been advised that no permits will be issued to those towing caravans , some dedicated off road campers will be issued permits .