Arnhem Land Permits  

If you plan to travel by road, the Central Arnhem Road requires trekking over many Yolngu Clan lands, so a permit from the Northen Land Council (NLC) is required.

You will have to substantiate where you are staying once you arrive, i.e have booked accommodation or staying with friends or relatives in Gove.

Once you arrive in Nhulunbuy, it is necessary to obtain a visitors permit from Dhimurru Land Management for a nominal fee.

This will then allow you to travel to recreation areas designated on your permit map where bush camping is available. There is no facilities or amenities at these areas and carrying fresh water and fuel is essential.

Further Information Permit Information

• The permit is free of charge at this stage
• It is necessary to preserve the area and monitor the numbers of people on the track
• To obtain a permit from the NLC office in Nhulunbuy

Getting There

There are 2 major river crossings: the Wilton River near Bulman Aboriginal Community and the Goyder River, about 300km from Nhulunbuy. There are 2 major river crossings: the Wilton River near Bulman Aboriginal Community and the Goyder River, about 300km from Nhulunbuy.