Buymarr Getaways

Buymarr Getaways

Buymarr Getaways is a Yolŋu owned and operated tourism business offering high quality recreational areas and authentic cultural experiences at Buymarr homeland in East Arnhem Land. Buymarr is a small community located approximately 90 kilometres from the township of Nhulunbuy (Gove) in the Northern Territory. Buymarr homeland is located on the traditional lands and waters of the Wangurri people and situated on the East Arnhem coastline, offering views over pristine beaches along the Gulf of Carpentaria.

On guided tours, visitors will be introduced to cultural activities of the homeland, including hunting, spear throwing and making, collecting bushfood, fishing and learning basic Yolŋu Matha, including the names of locations and sites at Buymarr. Our guided sunset tours of Mt Ngarrandarra offer unparalleled views of the homeland and neighbouring areas, and visitors a rare chance to view both sunrise and sunset.

Visitors to Buymarr have the opportunity to:

• Connect with Yolŋu land, people and culture in a unique, natural and relaxing setting
• Explore the pristine environment and location of Buymarr, including its unique landscapes, scenery and magical sunrises and sunsets
• Stay on a Yolŋu homeland in self-catering campground accommodation
• Embark on a self-guided or guided walking tour to the top of Mt Ngarrandarra
• Undertake great fishing experiences on Gatatjpirr River.

Fishing experiences will provide visitors the opportunity to observe and experience daily Yolŋu life, including the traditional owner’s management of the land, sea and abundant food of the homeland. Subject to the season this experience may include hunting for crabs, mud mussels, yams, oysters, magpie geese, fish, stingray and more, cooked up around the campfire for visitors to taste and enjoy under the star-filled sky.

To enquire about visiting Buymarr, please send us an email to enquiries@buymarrgetaways.com.au