Cheap Flights from Darwin to Gove from AU$ 250

Nhulunbuy is a township that is a sixth most significant place in the Northern Territory of Australia.  Nhulunbuy is named from Aboriginal words meaning “adjoining area or associated with Mount Saunders”. It is previously known as Gove as it is created on the Gove Peninsula when a bauxite mine and a deepwater port were established in the late 1960s, followed by alumina refinery.

Tip: Based on the tourism score, the best time to visit Nhulunbuy is for warm-weather activities from late May to late October.  In any weather conditions, the temperatures are up to 5 degrees cooler than Darwin or Cairns.

Getting to Toowoomba

Gove Airport commenced operating from March of 2005 and brought high-quality transport.  The cheap flights from Darwin to Nhulunbuy for this route is QantasLink on average. QantasLink operates 25 flights per week. The duration of travel is only 1 hour 20 minutes. Nhulunbuy (GOV) is the main commercial and service centre of the Peninsula measuring 600 km east of Darwin. Skyscanner, Airnorth Jet flights, and Kayak airlines also offer the best deals.  If driving to Nhulunbuy, take the turnoff to the Central Arnhem.  It is advisable to check the road condition and fuel condition as there is only one fuel stop and the route is open only during the dry season.        

Tip: All airlines offer discount prices on ticket fares. To get affordable airfare rates, please try to book the air tickets in advance.

What to see in Nhulunbuy

Nhulunbuy has excellent places to visit for the tourists, which include Dhimurru Aboriginal Camping, East Woody Island, Buku-Larrnggay Mulka/Yirrkala Art Museum, and East Woody beach.  Buku-Larrnggay Mulka is the indigenous community controlled art centre of Northeast Arnhem Land.  It is located in Yirrkala, a small Aboriginal community on the northeastern tip approximately 700 km east of Darwin.

The Gove Boat Club is the Sailor’s gateway to the Northern Territory. It is located in Melville Bay 12 km from the town of Nhulunbuy.  The club caters yachts to locals and visitors for boating enthusiasts. Dining venue and bar are individual facilities offered, best of all is the sunset views.

During the dry season, the surf club is the ultimate relaxing spot for a social mingle on Friday nights and Sunday afternoons.  

Tip: A well-planned trip wouldn’t make you regret whatsoever.  Attempt to have not less than four days so you can thoroughly enjoy every bit. The East Woody beach serves as an icing on the cake.

Dining and Shopping in Nhulunbuy

Winner of the AHA (NT) Gold Plate Award for the Best Restaurant multiple times, Macassans Restaurant serves up some best food in the Northern Territory. Walkabout Lodge & Tavern, Kamayan Café and The Waterfront Kitchen are the best for dining.  The Waterfront Kitchen serves an impressive menu and specials regularly. The quality of their food and service never disappoints. Takeaway food is also available.            

Tip: The Three C’s Café is the place to be on any given morning of the week with beautiful outdoors and subtle environment for perfect family time on an outing.

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