Garig Gunak Barlu National Park

Garig Gunak Barlu National Park covers the entire Cobourg Peninsula in West Arnhem, Northern Territory, about 300 kilometres northeast of Darwin. It combines terrestrial and marine protected areas, including Cobourg Marine Park. Notable for pristine beaches, wetlands, monsoon rainforest, and diverse wildlife including banteng, dugongs and sea turtles. The park is jointly managed with Traditional Owners and is accessible only by permit, offering remote camping, fishing and cultural heritage sites such as the Victoria Settlement ruins.

Visitors can expect a remote, wilderness national park encompassing beaches, dunes, mangroves, wetlands and monsoon rainforest on the Cobourg Peninsula. Access is by permit only via 4WD, boat or charter flight. Facilities are basic and centred at Black Point with campgrounds, ranger station and cultural centre. Activities focus on camping, fishing, boating, birdwatching and visiting historic Victoria Settlement ruins. The environment is largely undeveloped with abundant wildlife and clear marine waters.