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Victoria Settlement
Things To Do Cobourg, West Arnhem, Northern Territory
Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
Explore the eerie ruins of Victoria Settlement, one of two failed British settlements on the Cobourg Peninsula in the Garig Gunak Barlu National Park.
A group of British soldiers arrived with their families in 1838 and spent 11 years establishing the settlement at Port Essington. They built a Governor’s residence, which was one of the first elevated houses ever built, a hospital, church, military and married quarters with distinctive round Cornish chimneys. Isolation and disease eventually drove the inhabitants out, and the ruins are all that remain.
The ruins are accessible only by boat (tours are available, book well in advance) and a permit is required to enter the Garig Gunak Barlu National Park. Please contact Parks and Wildlife Commission for further details, including (seasonal) road access – email [email protected].
At the very top of the Northern Territory in Arnhem Land, the Garig Gunak Barlu National Park is remote and rugged, fringed with magnificent white sand beaches. The national park is perfect for bird watching, walking, fishing, boating and photography.
Facilities
Barbeque
Boating Facilities
Caravan / Camper Trailer / Campervan Sites / Campsites
Carpark
Lookouts
Picnic Area
Public Toilet
Showers
Activities
Birdwatching Boating Camping Fishing Four Wheel Driving Scenic Drives WalksRates
From AU$232.10
You need a permit to stay in the Park overnight on the Peninsula. Price is per vehicle and is for camping fees and a Transit fee. This covers up to 5 adult passengers for up to 7 nights. Contact the Parks and Wildlife Permits office on 8999 4814 for details.
