North Island, Borroloola, Northern Territory 0854, Australia
Barranyi National Park, situated in the Gulf of Carpentaria, is one of the Northern Territory's most remote visitor destinations. This peaceful wilderness haven within the Sir Edward Pellew Group of islands is owned by the Yanyuwa Aboriginal people, who live in the area. The island represents an important link in protecting and preserving the Aboriginal way of life, culture and traditions. Barrany ...
Johns Street, Borroloola, Northern Territory 0854, Australia
The Borroloola Police Station Museum offers a fascinating insight into a bygone era. The police station was constructed in 1886 when Borroloola was a significant river port and drovers camp.
The buildings were used for 50 years by the police before becoming a patrol officer's residence. It is the oldest surviving example of an outpost station in the Northern Territory.
The building now house ...
Carpentaria Highway, Borroloola, Northern Territory 0854, Australia
Caranbirini Conservation Reserve is located 46 kilometres south of Borroloola on the western extremity of the Bukalara Range and is easily accessed off the Carpentaria Highway. The reserve protects a surprising diversity of habitats for such a small area, including sandstone hills and ridges, a semi-permanent waterhole surrounded by riverine vegetation, open woodland and interesting sandstone spir ...
Roper Highway North, Roper Bar, Northern Territory 0854, Australia
The Gulf region is known for its rivers and this is reflected in the drive through Limmen National Park, which crosses four major rivers and follows a fifth, the Roper River, for a while. It is a paradise for anglers and birdwatchers, and is always popular among anglers. Limmen has only recently become a sightseeing destination. A diversity of landscapes makes the drive through the park varied and ...
