Gadalathami (Town Beach)

Gadalathami (Town Beach) is the closest beach to Nhulunbuy and is located on the eastern side of the town looking out into the Gulf of Carpentaria. Gadalathami is a three kilometre stretch of white sand and makes for a pleasant afternoon walk to watch the sunset. You can access the beach via the Gove Peninsula Surf Lifesaving Club carpark or there is a beach access walkway located between the Gove Aquatic Centre and the Walkabout Lodge and Tavern in Nhulunbuy.

Gadalathami is the site of the Gove Peninsula Surf Lifesaving Club, which was established in 1974 and you can often see them patrolling the beach on the weekends between the months of May and October. On Friday nights at the ‘Surfy’ you can purchase drinks from their licensed bar or enjoy a delicious burger from local volunteer clubs who take it in turns to cook up a storm on the outdoor kitchen. The clubhouse is located on grassy bluffs at the very southern end of the beach, where it offers spectacular views of the coastline.