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Anyone driven out to Cobourg Peninsula, NT ?
      #314149 - 19/03/18 06:04 PM

Have any of our Territorians or other members driven out to Garig Gunak Barlu National Park, Cobourg Peninsula?

Going to be hunting up in the Top End later this year with Curl.

After the hunt and probably after dropping Curl off to the airport, I am thiunking of driving up to the Cobourg Peninsula, to do some camping, photography and filming.

Been there myself with Matt Graham. But flew out there. Thinking of driving this time.

I know it involves permits for Arnhemland. Also crossing at Cahill's Crossing, on the East Alligator River. Is this the same river crossing, which is the border of Kakadu? If so, probably been there.

Interested in any personal comments on the drive in, park etc. Will probably see if Karl Goodhand has any comments. He is the concession holder for the park and banteng now.

Some links I am storing here for future reference:

http://www.wilmap.com.au/nt/atts/darwin_black_point.html

Black Point Culture Centre
Darwin: NT

The Cobourg Peninsula
In the Culture Centre Black Point Ranger Station. Garig Gunak Barlu National Park, Cobourg Peninsula
Northern Territory 0880. Ph: 08 8999 4814. Open 7 days.
The park is 570km from Darwin by road via Jabiru (last petrol). 4WD only.
Website
Cobourg Peninsula and aboriginal history.

The Black Point Culture Centre is located at the Black Point Ranger Station within the Garig Ganuk Barlu National Park on the Cobourg Peninsula north east of Darwin. It provides visitors an insight into the rich history of the Cobourg Peninsula. Aboriginal people, Macassan traders and European pioneers have all made their mark on this land in varying ways. Displays include traditional Aboriginal bush tucker, history and artefacts, evidence of Macassan trading and a history of the failed Victoria Settlement, an early attempt to establish a town in northern Australia. A display on some recent history shows how an Indonesian fisherman was blown across from the Indonesian islands in his canoe, which is now showcased at the museum.
The Black Point Culture Centre is in the Garig Ganuk Barlu National Park.
Permits and fees - 2013
A permit is required by visitors to stay overnight in the Park, whether you arrive by road, air or sea. Book well in advance especially during the school holiday periods in the dry season. In quieter times, allow two days to process permits. Supply alternative dates if you can.
Road access
A fee of $232.10 applies per vehicle (Camping Fee $220 plus Transit Fee $12.10). This covers up to 5 adult passengers for up to 7 nights. Extra adult passengers - $11.00. Children under 16 years - free. (All fees are GST inclusive).
Air and sea access
Camping permits are required if staying overnight. Fees of $16.50 per person per night apply. Camp in designated camping areas only. (All fees are GST inclusive).
Applications
Please write to or phone for permit applications:
The Permit Officer
Cobourg Peninsula Sanctuary and Marine Park Board
PO Box 496, PALMERSTON NT 0831
Tel: (08) 8999 4814, Fax: (08) 8999 4524

See Area Map
http://www.wilmap.com.au/maps/63.html



https://nt.gov.au/leisure/parks-reserves...u-national-park

https://nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file...tional-park.pdf

https://nt.gov.au/leisure/parks-reserves/find-a-park-to-visit/garig-gunak-barlu-national-park

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Re: Anyone driven out to Cobourg Peninsula, NT ? [Re: NitroX]
      #314163 - 19/03/18 11:06 PM

Using Google maps, the following info

Drive from Darwin International Airport back to kakadu and Jabiru town.
2 hrs 38 mins 252 km

Jabiru to Cahills Crossing 56 mins, 42 kms

Cahills Crossing, to Garig Gunak Balu National Park
10 hrs, 231 kms

An average speed of 23 kmph.

I wonder what the road is like?

How many river or creek crossings in addition to Cahills?
How many of these are tidal as well?
How deep any of these would be?

General condition of the road?

I remember the tracks in the Park itself, and they weren't too bad. Still we used to drive them slowly as we were looking for game.

Have to carry all fuel for the trip to and from jabiru as well. Plus all water and food.

With a 10 hour drive from Cahiil's Crossing to somewhere in the Park, officially there is no stopping except emergency stops in Aboriginal Arnhemland, so a long slow one day drive.

Thinking of this side trip for photography, filming, and maybe some fishing, along with scenic sight seeing. Unfortunately NO SWIMMING in the beautiful azure sea and white sandy beaches !!! Big crocs cruise those waters.

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Re: Anyone driven out to Cobourg Peninsula, NT ? [Re: NitroX]
      #314180 - 20/03/18 04:36 AM

Sounds like fun!

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Re: Anyone driven out to Cobourg Peninsula, NT ? [Re: DarylS]
      #314264 - 21/03/18 11:07 AM

Exchanged messages with Karl Goodhand on the road and stuff.

Interested still if anyone else has driven out there.

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Re: Anyone driven out to Cobourg Peninsula, NT ? [Re: NitroX]
      #315858 - 30/04/18 09:01 PM

Yes John, I have driven the road as far as the park boundary. Karl is probably your best source of info..

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Re: Anyone driven out to Cobourg Peninsula, NT ? [Re: MarkR]
      #381628 - 29/12/23 08:02 PM

I'm hoping to drive out there later in 2024.

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Re: Anyone driven out to Cobourg Peninsula, NT ? [Re: NitroX]
      #381669 - 31/12/23 12:23 AM

Plenty of corrugations and a few patches of surface laterite sheet that are rough, but an easy 80 kph for most of it during the dry season, once the grader has made a pass over it.

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