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Cobourg Road, Garig Gunak Barlu National Park, Northern Territory 0810, Australia
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Cobourg Coastal Camp
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Melbourne, Australia
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

This area of Australia is unique, offering wonderful scenery, culture and even a slice of European history, plus the best fishing you could wish for, estuary or deep sea. This was the second time we have stayed here, and it only gets better. We flew in from Darwin on this occasion but previously took a most memorable and fun 4... More

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Auburn, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2012

If I were returning to Australia and could only go one place, this would be it. There was not one thing that wasn't over the top. The scenery, the guides, the food, the nature. Even the 4WD trip was comfortable and fascinating. Wish I were back there now.

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2011

My husband and I went on the 5 day Venture North trip to the Cobourg Peninsula four weeks ago and I am still raving about it. All the Tripadvisor's reviews are "spot on". Read them, look at all the photos, go to Venture North's website , plot the trip on a map and you should start to get very, very... More

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Melbourne, Australia
1 review
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2011

The Top End really sells itself, but this Venture North crew turns it into something quite amazing. Finding a balance between roughing it in a camp and making it too smooth and streamlined is an art, and they've done it. Sitting out on the cliff top, watching the sun go down; eating by candlelight in the open dining shelter, finding... More

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Perth
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2011

All the reviews for this trip are correct! Highly recommended! We all need to see this part of Australia.A 4WD tour with 6 passengers with a young guide who is passionate about the area and all it has to offer. The Aboriginal cultural experience was interesting and the local guide shared stories of his land and people, explaining the meanings... More

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Melbourne, Australia
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2011

This trip was fabulous - 7 days travelling through Litchfield, Kakadu and Arnhem Land to the Venture North camp set up on the Cobourg Penninsular. The tour catered for all, with swimming in beautiful swimming holes with waterfalls, hikes, and cultural tours with local guides - good mix of activities. The camp, set on the top of amazingly colourful cliffs... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2011

We set out on 7night charter tour as a group of 12 friends in 2 4WD's with our guides Hugh and John.These 2 fine young men are passionate and knowledgeable about the Top End their enthusiasm contagious. The trip was fun and entertaining, and the long drive was broken up with lots of stops.The camping on the way was lots... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 July 2011

My family and I did the 4 day Cobourg Peninsula tour. I have to say that it was one of our most memorable holidays. Hugh and Denis looked after us extremely well. The camp is well situated to take advantage of the magnificent views across Port Essington. You just have to look along the shoreline to see an amazing amount... More

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Canberra, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2011

I went out on tour with Venture North for 5 days of complete escape and relaxation. Their 5 day tour takes in Kakadu National Park, Arnhemland and the beautiful coast of the Cobourg Pennisula. This is an amazing mix of wildlife, nature, culture and coastline of the Top End of Australia, was a truely exclusive experience. The camp itself is... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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3 hotel reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 July 2011

This Venture North tour was Mag-bloody-nificent. Took me to areas of Kakadu, and Arnhem Land, I had not previously visited. It was fun, educational and adventurous. My tour had 6 people but we hooked up with another small personalised tour and travelled together. It worked well. People on the tour ranged from 2 to 66+ and there was something for... More

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Address: Cobourg Road, Garig Gunak Barlu National Park, Northern Territory 0810, Australia
Region: Australia > Northern Territory > Top End > Garig Gunak Barlu National Park
Amenities:
Beach Free Breakfast Children Activities
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 3 Speciality lodging in Garig Gunak Barlu National Park
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Venture North operates this exclusive safari-style camp on the red cliffs of the Cobourg Peninsula, overlooking the bay of Port Essington. This remote camp has most of the home comforts while still allowing guests to feel close to nature. Cobourg Coastal Camp is the perfect base to explore the Garig Gunak Barlu National Park as well as the NT’s only Marine Park. Wildlife, culture, history, fishing, pristine wilderness regions...it’s all here! ... more   less 

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