Living Here

The East Arnhem region is known for its rich and diverse culture. It is home to the Yolŋu, the Aboriginal traditional owners of East Arnhem, who practise the longest continuing traditional culture in the world. Residents and visitors to the region are drawn to its beaches, culture, lifestyle and trails. The town of Nhulunbuy, on the Gove Peninsula, is the largest centre in the region. A vibrant community with a high standard of services, Nhulunbuy operates as a service and business hub for the region. 

The six other main communities in the region are Milingimbi in the Crocodile Islands, Galiwin’ku on Elcho Island, Ramingining on the edge of the Arafura Swamp, Gapuwiyak on the shores of Lake Evella, and Yirrkala and Gunyaŋara on the Gove Peninsula. These communities have schools, shops, clinics, airports and other facilities and services. They provide services to the surrounding network of more than 50 Yolŋu homelands.

 Visiting

The East Arnhem region, in Australia’s Top End, is home to the world’s longest continuing culture.  The region has a spectacular landscape, with rugged coastlines, remote islands and some of the world’s most biodiverse habitats.

East Arnhem Land is home to incredibly rich culture and offers visitors a chance to see one of Australia's last unspoiled tropical paradises, a pristine coastline unknown to many, rich with biodiversity.

Visit https://www.eastarnhemland.com.au/ for a range of things to do and see in this beautiful part of the world.