East Woody Beach

East Woody Beach is a sandy coastal beach located east of Nhulunbuy on the Gove Peninsula in East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory. Situated on the Arafura Sea, it is known for its white sand, clear waters and relatively sheltered setting near East Woody Island. Popular with local residents and visitors to Nhulunbuy, it offers a natural, undeveloped coastline within Yolngu traditional lands and provides views across the bay toward nearby islands.

Visitors can expect a natural, undeveloped sandy beach with clear shallow water, white sand and views to East Woody Island and the Arafura Sea. The setting is quiet and relatively sheltered compared to more exposed Gove Peninsula beaches. There are no shops or commercial developments on the beach itself. Visitors typically come for beach walking, swimming, fishing and photography, with open shoreline to explore and natural coastal vegetation backing the beach.