Gove - General Info
Where is Gove?
Gove (Nhulunbuy) is the largest town in Arnhem Land in Australia’s Northern Territories. It was built in the 1970s to service the aluminum ore mine. It is home to about 5000 people.
The aluminum smelting plant is on the northern coast of the bay but there are many attractive beaches and islands nearby.
Entrance Notes or Cautions for Gove:
This is a deep water port, subject to large tidal variations. Due to the presence of saltwater crocodiles and the Irukandji jellyfish, it is not advisable to swim in these waters.
Gove Boat Club is temporarily closed.
Cruiser Highlights for Gove:
There are some war relics in and around the Gove Peninsula. Historic sites include Drimmie Head where the Catalinas landed in the bay and taxied onto land, remnants of an observation station and rocket tracking station. Many of the old airstrips, bunkers and aircraft wreckage can be seen around Nhulunbuy and throughout the region. Yolngu men played a significant role in WWII as soldiers and bush guides in the Northern Territory Special Reconnaissance Unit.
Position:
12° 12.5’S, 136° 41’E (Gove Harbour entrance).
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