Arnhem Land... this is Aboriginal land covering the eastern section of the Top End of the Northern Territory... As Arnhem Land is Aboriginal land most of it is blocked off from independent travellers, however you can visit the north western and north eastern corners of the Cobourg Peninsula and Gove, and Oenpelli near Kakadu’s East Alligator River. This area apart from it's natural beauty also has some magnificent rock art, which is a big attraction... and the drive along the dirt road from Kakadu to Oenpelli along the East Alligator flood plain is spectacular... You will need a permit to visit although you can get one at the Northern Land Council office in the shopping centre in Jabiru. You also need a permit to visit the Cobourg Peninsula, as the 4WD track from Oenpelli crosses Aboriginal land…book early as only 15 vehicles are allowed to cross per week. The Cobourg Peninsula drive is definitely worth it, as the landscape in the Cobourg Marine Park and the Gurig National Park is unbelievable. However, you should do the 6 hour drive in one day and be aware of the tides, as after the wet season you can only get across Cahills Crossing about an hour either side of low tide. You can also fly to Smith Point from Darwin, which is near Black Point the home to the local store. Another place to visit whilst staying in Cobourg is Port Esslington, an early British settlement built along a natural 30km harbour... a good overnight anchorage for a crewed charter yacht if planning sailing trips around the Cobourg Marine Park.

Gove Peninsula... water sport enthusiasts have finally discovered the exciting new aquatic playground of the Gove Peninsula, on the remote north eastern tip of Arnhem Land…with clean sandy beaches that seem to stretch on forever... Its striking coastline, clear blue waters, glistening white beaches, secluded bays and abundant offshore islands and reefs, this is a tropical gem on the edge of the Arafura Sea and a place you should be sure to visit on any sailing trips into the region on a crewed charter yacht or if sport fishing on a crewed motor yacht charter. See saltwater fishing charter.

Gove Harbour... the favourite stop off point for passengers on sailing trips of any sort or visiting the region on a crewed motor yacht charter... scores of interstate and international “yachties” also cruise the Top End coast to Darwin, the Kimberley, the Arafura islands and exotic places beyond... Scuba diving is a popular pursuit here, with the abundant colourful coral outcrops in the crystal clear waters offshore from Gove and its adjacent islands attracting increasing numbers of scuba and snorkelling stalwarts, where opportunities exist for drift, deep and multi-level diving... see Scuba diving locations.

Cobourg Peninsula... 350km northeast of Darwin and covering a total area of 450,000 hectares, the Gurig National Park and the Cobourg Marine Park are managed jointly by the local Aboriginal custodians and the Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory... Heralded as one of the best fishing locations in Australia, Cobourg Peninsula is an idyllic setting where fish are abundant and people are sparse, a great location to organise a crewed motor yacht charter for some serious sport fishing... Jutting from the Northern Territory’s north coast, this fishing mecca includes Gurig National Park, encompassing the Peninsula and the surrounding waters in Cobourg Marine Park. A little piece of pristine paradise, Cobourg is highly regarded as the closest any fisherman on sailing trips in this area will get to a sure thing. Influencing this almost rock solid guarantee is the Marine Park’s abundance of fish including 250 recorded species among which many are sought after sport and table fish.

Borroloola… the administrative capital of the Gulf of Carpentaria region is a remote fishing community on the McArthur River in the Gulf of Carpentaria. This historic town is the gateway to the Gulf Region and is famed for its excellent fishing and the rich lead, zinc and silver deposits, which are mined in the area.

Nhulunbuy (pronounced Nool-un-boy).... the main centre of the Gove Peninsula is the township of Nhulunbuy which was a mining town but today is the administrative centre for the Arnhem Land region with a population of 3500…the location of Nhulunbuy is magic and is a recognised departure point for any crewed motor yacht charter or crewed charter yacht operating in the waters around the Gove Peninsula, as this is the point where the Gulf of Carpentaria meets the Arafura Sea... the easiest way to visit Nhulunbuy is by air…Qantas has daily flights into Gove from Cairns and Darwin…the scenery in this region is fabulous, although be careful as there are lots of crocodiles. You can also travel to Nhulunbuy from Katherine, which needs a permit from the local land council as you travel through Aboriginal Arnhem Land. You can also visit the bauxite mine at Nhulunbuy, with a free tour on Friday. There is also mining on nearby Groote Eylandt accessible by boat or a crewed charter yacht out of Nhulunbuy.

Groote Eylandt... 50km from the Northern Territory mainland, this is the largest island in the Gulf of Carpentaria, it was named "Groote" by the Dutch, meaning big. The main town on the island is Alyangula which acts as a port for shipping ore from the large manganese mine on the western coastal plain of the island. There is no commercial accommodation in the township however there are 3 clubs on the island catering to mining employees.