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Bariŋura (Little Bondi Beach)
Overview
Bariŋura (Little Bondi) is a 41 kilometres drive from Nhulunbuy and lies at the northern end of the coastal walking trail that includes the beaches of Ŋumuy, Garanhan and Binydjarrŋa. The track into Bariŋura is mostly dirt with some sandy patches at the end so make sure you are in four-wheel drive vehicle and prepared for some sand driving.
The track from the car park descends via a slope covered by open eucalypt forest that alternates near the base of the slope with coastal monsoon vine forest and vegetation characteristic of lowland freshwater streams, including paperbarks and pandanus species.
This beach is definitely a hidden gem with rolling sand dunes, a stretch of white sand and crystal clear waters. If you are lucky enough you might even get the beach all to yourself! Bariŋura is a designated camping area and there are composting toilet facilities available.
Before you go
- A Visitor Access Permit from Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation is required to visit this area
- A Camping Permit from Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation is required if camping overnight
- 4WD vehicle is required
- Road conditions will require driving on soft sand so recovery gear is recommended
- Potable water is not available at this location
- There is no phone reception at this location
- Wildlife is known to frequent this location