Northern Territory Tourism Blog

Green Turtle Hatchlings on the Cobourg Peninsula

Posted on 18 August, 2016 in Cobourg, Wildlife

Recently at Cobourg we stumbled across a very welcome surprise... It was day 4 of the tour and Luke was guiding a group around the 'Coast Road' on the northern beaches of the Cobourg Peninsula. It was here they bumped into the head ranger’s wife Emma who had just rescued 34 (very cute) Green Turtle hatchlings!

THE BURN! Putting in a Firebreak at Cobourg Coastal Camp

Posted on 27 July, 2016 in Cobourg, Arnhem Land, Environment

For guest’s safety and to preserve the infrastructure, an annual burn around the perimeter of the camp is essential. This fire break provides a barrier between the camp and any rogue hot fires which can occur during the dry season if menacing undergrowth is allowed to accumulate...

Trepang Collecting; a Dangerous Job on the Cobourg Peninsula!

Posted on 19 July, 2016 in Cobourg

One of the joys of being a camp host at Cobourg Coastal Camp in remote Arnhem Land is the element of surprise during your daily duties...

A great company to tour with for a solo traveller

Posted on 12 July, 2016 in Arnhem Land, Cobourg, Kakadu, Seniors

It was with some trepidation that I commenced researching the possibility of undertaking a holiday on my own. My family and friends had been encouraging me to take some respite from my current situation. My husband has been in nursing care for a number of years and my daily visits coupled with the emotional drain were exhausting me...

The History of Victoria Settlement, Port Essington

Posted on 29 March, 2016 in Victoria Settlement, Cobourg

Valerie McPherson joined us on a tour to the Cobourg Peninsula in 2015 and wrote a great article about Victoria Settlement; "On a recent trip to the Cobourg Peninsula in the Northern Territory I visited the ruins of Victoria Settlement at Port Essington. Victoria Settlement, established 1838 and disbanded 1849, was brought about by a plan of the British government and the East India Company to set up a military settlement...