What is Arnhem Land?
Arnhem Land is a true Australian wander that stands rugged and unspoiled in its beauty. A unique expanse that stretches over 97,000 square kilometres, this land of antiquity is rich in Aboriginal culture, breathtaking scenery and rare wildlife.
How do I get from Darwin to Arnhem Land?
Direct flights operated by Airnorth run daily from both cities, taking just over an hour from Darwin and just under two hours from Cairns. Alternatively, you can access Arnhem Land by road, but ONLY during the dry season which usually runs from May to October.
Where did the Arnhem Land coin come from?
The coin was probably made in Beijing around 1735. In 1884, 10,000 square miles of Arnhem Land was sold by the colonial British government to cattle grazier, John Arthur Macartney. The property was called Florida Station and Macartney stocked it with cattle overlanded from Queensland.
Where is Davidson’s Arnhemland safaris located?
This unique safari-style eco-camp is located within the Garig Gunak Barlu National Park (Cobourg Peninsula) in northern Arnhem Land. Davidson’s Arnhemland Safaris is a remote and exclusively leased Safari Lodge at Mt Borradaile, a registered sacred site.
When was the first settlement in Arnhem?
The earliest settlement in Arnhem dates from 1500 BC, of which traces have been found on the Hoogkamp, where the Van Goyenstraat is currently located.
What happened to the former walls of Arnhem?
In the early 19th century, the former fortifications were almost completely dismantled, to give space for town expansion. The Sabelspoort (Sabresgate) is the only remaining part of the medieval walls. In the 19th century, Arnhem was a genteel resort town famous for its picturesque beauty.
What happened to the second bridge of Arnhem?
The second bridge was destroyed by the United States Army Air Forces shortly after the 1944 battle. A second battle of Arnhem took place in April 1945 when the city was liberated by the British 49th (West Riding) Infantry Division fighting as part of the First Canadian Army.