About the Gove Peninsula & Arnhemland
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Regional Information and Culture
Arnhem Land is one of the last great-unspoiled areas
of the world. It is vast, covering 91,000 square kilometres, is
located in the middle of Australia’s northern coast and is
bounded by Kakadu National Park, the Arafura Sea and the Gulf of
Carpentaria. It is a culturally strong, remote and pristine environment.
The area is made up of wild coastlines, deserted islands, rivers
teeming with fish, lush rainforest, soaring escarpments and savannah
woodland. Yolngu (Aboriginal) people solely own Arnhem Land and
have lived in the region for at least 60,000 years with recognised
land and marine estates.
East Arnhem Land is one of the last wilderness areas
on earth and is one of the best fishing destinations in the world.
Gove Sports Fishing and Diving offers great fishing for both the
novice and the experienced angler in the pristine waters of the
Arafura Sea off the Gove Peninsula. Gove gives you close proximity
to many offshore islands and top fishing spots! Click here to see
Maps of areas we fish. The Gove Peninsula
itself is scenic with long white sandy beaches, azure waters and
green vegetation.
Aboriginal Culture is an important part of the way of
life in East Arnhem Land. Yirrkala is the largest Yolngu community
on the Gove Peninsula and is situated 15 km southeast of Nhulunbuy
with around 800 residents. Many of the Yolngu people in the region
live in small communities located on the traditional homelands.
Hunting and Fishing still provide an important link
for the Yolngu people to retain their cultural and spiritual links.
The Traditional Arts and Craft of the people of this region have
become renowned around the world!
The Gove Peninsula was a key in the defence of Northern
Australia during World War II and relics from this can still be
seen around the Gove Peninsula.
For more information about East Arnhem Land including
the Yolngu people, local history, attractions and tours visit the
East Arnhem Land Tourist Association
Website.
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