Planning to head for the land of Anindilyakwa aboriginals in your forthcoming vacation? Then get geared up to land at the Groote Eylandt Airport, the major entryway to the sylvan island in the Gulf of Carpentaria. This island, which is yet to blossom into a full-fledged tourist hub, has an ambit of hidden natural marvels that is sure to leave you mesmerized once you land here. Presently a part of the Arnhem Land Aboriginal Reserve, Groote Eylandt was first sighted by the Europeans and hence dons a name meaning 'big island' in Dutch.
You have to take a permit from the local Aboriginal Land Council, before you set to fly for Groote Eylandt. Groote Eylandt Airport is situated very near to the township. It serves passengers mainly from the region owned largely by the global mining giant BHP Billiton and those from the township of Alyangula.
The airlines serving the Groote Eylandt Airport, Australia, are:
- Bluebird Cargo
- Trans Mediterranean Airway
You can fly direct to Darwin, Gove and Cairns from this airport, from where direct or connecting flights can take you to any important national and international airports of the world. In that case, you will be one among the 180 passengers who travel out of Groote Eylandt Airport, Northern Territory, Australia, every week.
You can get many (connecting) flights to get to the Airport in Groote Eylandt, Australia, from many important UK airports, like:
- London
- Leeds
- Doncaster
- Bournemouth
- Southampton
After Flying to Groote Eylandt Airport, you have to make your own arrangement for accommodation in one of the three clubs in the island, meant for the mine workers, because no commercial lodging is available here till date.
While on a Groote Eylandt Vacation, do fulfill all your dreams of achieving feats as an angler. The large manganese mine is there for you to pay a visit. Besides, there are loads of other recreational and sports facilities available in the island. But to make your holidaying a truly unforgettable one, get yourself introduced to the unique aboriginal cultures and heritages.
So, fly down to Groote Eylandt Airport and explore the enigmatic island.
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