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Groote Eylandt
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Best Time
Apr–Nov
Entry Fee
Permit required
Drive Time
Fly — no road access
Access
Permit Needed
Saltwater crocodiles presentVisitor permit required from the Anindilyakwa Land Council
The Northern Territory's largest island, in the Gulf of Carpentaria — a world-class sportfishing destination (barramundi, queenfish, giant trevally) and home of the Anindilyakwa people. Reached by air to Alyangula; a permit is required to visit.
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Best for
Barra hunters, boat owners, early risers
Skip if
No vessel or licence
Time needed
1-2 hours on site
Best season
Apr–Nov
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Best Time to Visit
Apr–Nov
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin630km
Drive TimeFly — no road access
4WD RequiredNo
Permit RequiredYes
Facilities
LodgeFishing chartersAirstrip
Safety Warnings
• Saltwater crocodiles present
• Visitor permit required from the Anindilyakwa Land Council
Distance
630km from Darwin
Drive Time
Fly — no road access
Best Season
Apr–Nov
Rating
No reviews yet
Safety Warnings
• Saltwater crocodiles present
• Visitor permit required from the Anindilyakwa Land Council
Distance
630km from Darwin
Drive Time
Fly — no road access
Best Season
Apr–Nov
Rating
No reviews yet
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Sun & light times
Groote Eylandt · ACST
Sunrise
05:48
Sunset
17:31
Day length11h 43m
Golden Hour AM
05:48 – 06:17
Golden Hour PM
17:02 – 17:31
Blue Hour AM
05:26 – 05:48
Blue Hour PM
17:31 – 17:53
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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