Groote Eylandt is the largest island in the Gulf of Carpentaria and the fourth largest island in Australia. It was named by the explorer Abel Tasman in 1644 and is Dutch for "Large Island". It is the homeland of, and is owned by, the Anindilyakwa People
Groote Eylandt lies about 50 km from the Northern Territory mainland and eastern coast of Arnhem Land, about 630 km from Darwin. The island measures about 50 km from east to west and 60 km from north to south; its area is 2,326.1 km2.
Land Access Permits are required to enter recreation areas, they are available to purchase from the Ranger base at Pole 13 Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm Click Here
Notice of Recreational Land Closures can be found on the board on the way out of town or by Clicking Here
Operating hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 4:30pm
Sat - 9:00am - 12:00pm
Operation hours: Tues - Thurs 9:30am - 1:00pm
Ph: 13 13 14
Operating hours: Mon, Wed-Fri - 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tues - 9:30am - 5:00pm
Operating hours: Mon - Sun 8:00am - 8pm
Hold an after school program through out the term - parents must register their children
Operation hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 7:30pm
Sat - 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sun - 8:00am - 12:00pm
Operating hours may change on public holidays
Operating hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am - 5:30pm
Sat - 9:30am - 11:30am
Keys is required to use the swimming pool, squash courts, tennis court & gym.
These keys are available for a $50 deposit at the town office.
Operating hours: First Saturday of each month
10:00am - 12:00pm @ Ainidilyakwa Arts Centre
Operating hours: Mon-Fri
Ph: 8987 6255
New Town: Tuesday & Friday
Old Town: Monday & Thursday
Operating hours: Tues - Sat 6:30am - 2:00pm