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Manaŋaymi (Scout Camp)
Overview
Manaŋaymi (Scout Camp) is located approximately 50 kilometres or around one hour’s drive from Nhulunbuy. Turning right off the Central Arnhem Road you will travel along a smooth dirt track with a shallow creek crossing, taking you to several campsites alongside a waterfall and freshwater pools in sandy open woodland.
This area is particularly popular with families and there is one larger camping area that can be used by special arrangement for events. There are picnic tables and fire pits at this area as well as a composting toilet.
To visit Manaŋaymi, you require a Dhimurru Visitor Access Permit and Campsite booking. Be sure to check the Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation site for closure information and to book your permit in advance. This is an exclusive booking site with a five-vehicle maximum limit per day, each of the five vehicles can belong to different groups.
Before you go
- A Visitor Access Permit and Camping Permit from Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation is required to visit this area
- A Camping Permit from Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation is required if camping overnight
- 4WD vehicle is required
- Potable water is not available at this location
- There is no phone reception at this location
- Wildlife is known to frequent this location