Arnhem Land, Northern Territory © Tourism Australia

Guide to Arnhem Land

Bordered by Kakadu National Park, the Arafura Sea and the Gulf of Carpentaria, Arnhem Land is a vast, unspoiled wilderness area of more than 97,000 square kilometres (37,452 square miles).

Arnhem Land is wild, spiritual and diverse, with rugged coastlines, remote islands, lush rainforests, towering escarpments and savanna woodlands. A trip here will ignite your curiosity as you get to know the Traditional Custodians of Arnhem Land – the Yolngu people – on fishing expeditions, outback safaris and cultural tours.

A permit is required to enter Arnhem Land. Ask your tour provider if a permit will be arranged on your behalf, or visit the Northern Land Council for more information on applying for a permit.

Trips and itineraries

Kakadu Cultural Tours, Kakadu, NT © Tourism Australia

10 days of Aboriginal experiences

Man standing on the top of the rock in Ubirr, Kakadu National Park © Tourism NT/Daniel Tran

Nature’s Way: 7-day road trip to Kakadu and Litchfield

Twin Falls, Kakadu National Park, Top End, NT © Tourism Northern Territory

14-day road trip from Darwin to Adelaide

Nawurlandja Lookout, Kakadu National Park, NT © Tourism NT, Rachel Stewart

Ultimate 6-day Kakadu family road trip

Destinations near Arnhem Land

Mindil Beach at Sunset, Darwin, Northern Territory © Tourism Australia

Darwin

Gunlom Falls, Kakadu National Park, NT © Tourism Australia

Kakadu National Park

Tiwi Design, Tiwi Islands © Tourism NT/Shaana McNaught

Tiwi Islands

Travellers' stories

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Kooljaman at Cape Leveque, Dampier Peninsula, WA © Tourism Australia

Understanding Aboriginal cultures

Multi Dimensional Man mural in Darwin © Tourism Australia

Experience Aboriginal culture in Darwin

Bitter Springs, Elsey National Park, NT © Tourism NT, Mitch Cox

Holiday destinations around Darwin

Indigenous symbol - Natural Beauty

We acknowledge the Traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Owners of the land, sea and waters of the Australian continent, and recognise their custodianship of culture and Country for over 60,000 years.

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