AU$ 641 Cheap Flights from Gove to Groote Eylandt

Groote Island, Angurugu, Alyangula and Umbakumba are islands in Arnhem Land, on the east Australian coast near the Gulf of Carpentaria. Measuring about 2260 sq km this ‘Large Island’ named by the Dutch settlers is a major mining city. The home of the Aborigine settlers crossing the Warwick and Lowrie Channels Groote Island has quite recently become known for mining, the beche-de-mer trepan fish, the mangroves, paperbark trees, and pandanus.

Historically many Anglican missionaries, the Dutch, Indonesian macassans, and many Europeans showed interest in the Aboriginal lands of Groote Eylandt which is not open to the public and is controlled by the Aborigines Land Council. Its manganese mines produce nearly 10% of the total global production and are shipped to the USA, Japan etc. Bell Bay in Tasmania near George Town is where the manganese was processed.

Tip: The Warnindilyakwa clan who speak Anindilyakwa language are the forefathers of all the indigenous modern clans in Groote Eylandt.

Flight from Gove to Groote Eylandt:

Only 1 one-stop flight is available on this route which takes 22h50m via Darwin. Airnorth Airways is the only airlines on this route from Gove Airport (GOV) to Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) and does not fly direct flights to Groote Eylandt. This is also the cheapest and fastest option to fly to Groote Eylandt. Other operators like Virgin Australia Airlines or JetStar Airways do not offer cheap flights from Gove or fly this northern Australian route. 

Tip: Take one of the two Toyota Coaster buses or water taxi services to the Angurugu hub or Alyangula or the mining town from the airport or Malkala. The buses run twice a day Monday to Friday.

Sightseeing in Groote:

The favourite activities here are fishing, taking a boat tour, indulging in water sports, or taking a walking tour of Groote Eylandt and the nearby island spots. The Arts and crafts Centre at Groote allows for interaction with locals and learning of their indigenous skills like basket and mat weaving, paintings, sculptures etc.

Tip: Discover Groote’s rich history and heritage of the Anindilyakwa people and language, clans, bush medicine and local art from the gallery by taking the day-tour of Groote.

The best accommodation and facilities:

Groote has just recently started tourism promotion. The best accommodations here are sea-facing with all facilities like pick-up and drops, spa, fishing lodges, pool and more. Shark watching is for real here in the crocodile-infested waters. Shopping for souvenirs at the Gallery is limited but insightful. Nightlife is restricted and limited to your hotel.

Tip: Looking for activities? Try the day-tours of Groote, some fishing, shark watching, and mainly interact with the aboriginal locals to gain an understanding of their hospitality and culture.

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