Where is Elcho Island Australia?

Northern Territory
Elcho Island, also called Galiwinku or Galiwin’ku, island, Northern Territory, Australia, in the Arafura Sea. It is situated 2 miles (3 km) across Cadell Strait from the Napier Peninsula and is a part of Arnhem Land, a large region belonging to the Yolngu Aboriginal people.

How do I get to Elcho Island?

There is 1 way to get from Darwin to Elcho Island by bus or plane

  1. Take the line 10 bus from Woolworths Cavenagh St to Casuarina Terminus.
  2. Fly from Darwin (DRW) to Elcho Island (ELC)

How many people live on Elcho?

2,206 people
Population. According to the 2016 census of Population, there were 2,206 people in Elcho Island (counted as Galiwinku (State Suburb) in the Census Report). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people made up 94.0% of the population.

Who are the Ramingining people?

Yolngu people
Ramingining is an Aboriginal Australian community of mainly Yolngu people in the Northern Territory, Australia, 560 kilometres (350 mi) east of Darwin. It is on the edge of the Arafura Swamp in Arnhem Land.

Do you need a permit to enter NT?

There are no restrictions for people entering the Northern Territory from interstate.

Is Ramingining a dry community?

Both roads linking Ramingining are dry season, four-wheel drive use only. The community is located on the edge of the heritage listed Arafura Wetlands in Central Arnhem Land.

How many members are there in Gapuwiyak?

923 people
Demographics & education. In the 2016 Census, there were 923 people in Gapuwiyak.

Who can enter the Northern Territory?

There are no restrictions for people entering the Northern Territory from interstate. International travellers must follow the pre-arrival advice on the Smartraveller website. If you test positive while in the Northern Territory or are a close contact follow the advice for living with COVID-19.

Who can visit NT?

Travel within the Northern Territory You can travel anywhere in the Northern Territory except to an excluded community. You’re only allowed to enter an excluded community if you’re a resident of that community or an essential worker visiting for work purposes.