Arnhem Land NT
Pic by Glen Dillon
Arnhem Land is a 97 000 sq km region occupying the north eastern corner of the NT. Controlled by the Northern Land Council and inhabited by local Aborigines, the area extends from Port Roper on the Gulf of Carpentaria to the East Alligator River where it meets Kakadu NP. It was named after an early explorer’s Dutch ship, the Arnhem. The local Kooris have lived here for the last 25 000 years and mostly close to the coast where  fish and seafood are abundant. Many Aboriginal artifacts and excellent rock art can be found here. Arnhem Land became an indigenous reserve in 1931 with a number of mission stations scattered throughout the area. Uranium has been mined here since 1979 however being private property, authorization must be obtained together with a good reason to visit (beyond tourism) before entering the area.
Visitor Information Centre: 6 Tasman Plaza, Jabiru. Tel (08) 8979 2548.

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