Camping Only areas
Some of the Dhimurru Recreation Areas have been designated as Camping Only. Visitation to these cultural and environmentally significant sites is carefully managed. Some of these ares can be exclusively booked by one group and provide a unique exclusive camping experience. Visiting these areas is not allowed without a valid camping permit for each person, even if only visiting during the day.
Waṉuwuy (Cape Arnhem)
PLEASE NOTE: Closed for Turtle nesting season all of August and September. Waṉuwuy (Cape Arnhem) is characterised by broad sandy beaches and extensive dune fields bounded by unusually clear seas and mangrove-fringed tidal inlets. A dominant landscape feature of the peninsula area of Manydjarrarrnga-Waṉuwuy is the wind-formed Quaternary dune system, which rises to 60 metres in places.
Other geological formations included undifferentiated marine silts in the upper reaches of Ḏaliwuy Bay, as well as Bradshaw granite outcrops which form localised yet distinctive habitats at several locations in the dune fields, on the offshore islets, and in Ḏaliwuy Bay itself. Only camping is available at Wanuwuy. There is a twelve-vehicle maximum limit, per day. Wanuwuy has five sites. The first four sites located at the northern end provide sea views. Site 1 has a maximum capacity of 15 people with a three car limit whilst the others have a maximum capacity of 10 people (with a two car limit). Site 5, Ḻurrpukurru is located at the southern end and has a 15 person capacity with a three car limit.
Manaŋaymi (Scout Camp)
Manaŋaymi (Scout Camp) is located north of the Central Arnhem Highway. This beautiful bush setting is situated alongside a waterfall and freshwater pools in sandy open woodland. This area has five campsites available with a seven car maximum limit.
Campsites 1 to 3 have a maximum limit of six people with a one car space and the ability to accommodate a camper trailer also. Sites 4 and 5 have a 10 person limit with a two car limit at each site. This area is popular with families. There is also a composting toilet at this site.
Gaṉami, (Wonga Creek)
Gaṉami, (Wonga Creek) is a freshwater creek running through open Eucalypt forest. It forms a mangrove estuary at its mouth where it flows into Port Bradshaw.
The campsite is a waterhole with rock pools and flowing water all year round. It is at the upper limits of tidal influence and crocodiles inhabit the area. This is an exclusive camp site with only one group allowed to book at any one time. The site can accommodate up to 25 people with a maximum of five cars.
Gapuru, (Memorial Park),
Located in the upper catchment of Ganami, Gapuru, (Memorial Park), has a campsite adjacent to numerous freshwater rockpools. This area is an exclusive booking site that is open to camping only. There is a maximum group size of 25 with a five vehicle limit.
This site has a composting toilet. Compliance with these access conditions ensures visitors enjoy the privacy they anticipate when making a booking, and the public’s support for this visitor management system is appreciated.
Recreation Area Map
Download a map here, there is more information available on our different recreation areas including track distances and difficulty-levels, you can download our guide.