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Bawaka

Bawaka is a small Yolŋu homeland located 55 kilometres, approximately a one  hour drive from Nhulunbuy.

The Bawaka homeland is situated on the East coast of East Arnhem Land with spectacular beaches and views looking out into the Gulf of Carpentaria. Bawaka homeland is home to one of Australia’s most famous crocodiles, Nike, as well as the picturesque Lonely Beach.

To explore Bawaka homeland and experience Yolŋu culture, book a tour with Bawaka Aboriginal Corporation.

Bawaka Experience

Bawaka Experience is a fully Aboriginal owned and operated business on Yolŋu Country, welcoming travellers, students, and corporate groups to the Burarrwanga family homeland. Stay in beachfront cabins, safari tents, or camp bush-style. Enjoy a traditional Welcome to Country and orientation, learn about bush foods and remedies, Yolŋu kinship and Moiety systems, and take part in activities like traditional weaving, spear fishing, and crab hunting. Discover our seven seasons and how we read the lan...

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Culture College

Culture College is an East Arnhem Land based Indigenous cultural and outdoor education immersion program tailored for secondary school students. The education program is designed to simultaneously educate and inspire our leaders of tomorrow, and to invigorate the local homeland economies in the region. Culture College provides seven to ten day standard programs with duration and activity flexibility.

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Great Divide Tours

Great Divide Tours have over 10 years’ experience running 4WD tagalong tours into East Arnhem Land and, with special permission from traditional owners, will take you to places that most people never get to visit. Drive the Central Arnhem Road to the remote mining town of Nhulunbuy and visit the Aboriginal homelands Baniyala, Bawaka, Bukudal and Buymarr (depending on weather conditions and cultural matters). Nhulunbuy has some of the most remarkable natural sites in the country, ...

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See Around Corners

Experience East Arnhem Land the easy way — with See Around Corners. Discover one of Australia's most remote and culturally rich regions without the stress of planning it all yourself and the support of travelling with like-minded adventurers. Our 10-day unique 4WD adventure travels the Central Arnhem Road on our way to the heart of Yolŋu country in East Arnhem Land. Led by Michael, who brings over 25 years of experience travelling through this landscape, you'll enjoy a handpicked itinerary tha...

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