Name: Cobourg Peninsula Community Information Point (Black Point Ranger Station)
Address: Black Point Ranger Station, Garig Gunak Barlu National Park, Cobourg Peninsula NT
Phone: Parks Australia (Garig Gunak Barlu) – (08) 8979 0244
Opening Hours: Ranger Station hours vary seasonally; park access requires permits
Rating: 4.8 from 1,900+ reviews (Google – Garig Gunak Barlu NP & Cobourg Peninsula precincts)
Type: Remote visitor information point / national‑park and coastal‑wilderness touring hub
The precinct provides park information, cultural interpretation, marine‑region guidance, camping advice, and remote‑travel support for visitors exploring Cobourg Peninsula.
What Area It Caters For
The Cobourg Peninsula Community Information Point supports visitors across the Garig Gunak Barlu National Park and western Arnhem Land coastal corridor, covering marine parks, cultural sites, remote communities, and wilderness touring routes.
1. Cobourg Peninsula (Primary Hub)
Black Point Ranger Station, coastal wilderness, marine biodiversity, camping areas, and cultural sites.
2. Garig Gunak Barlu National Park
Pristine beaches, reefs, wetlands, birdlife, cultural heritage, and remote 4WD touring.
3. Port Essington
Historic Victoria Settlement ruins, coastal walking areas, and interpretive sites.
4. Smith Point & Ranger‑Managed Camping Areas
Beachfront camping, fishing, boating access, and coastal touring.
5. Surrounding Marine Areas
Reefs, mangroves, turtle nesting sites, dugong habitats, and fishing zones (regulated).
6. Western Arnhem Land Corridor
Remote Aboriginal communities, cultural landscapes, and restricted‑access touring.
7. Jabiru & Kakadu Region (Access Gateway)
Kakadu NP, Bowali Visitor Centre, accommodation, fuel, and permit assistance.
8. Gove Peninsula / Nhulunbuy (Eastern Access Route)
East Arnhem touring, coastal access, and regional visitor services.
9. Regional Touring Routes
- Jabiru → Cobourg Peninsula (permit‑required 4WD route)
- Cobourg Peninsula coastal touring loop
- Port Essington heritage route
- Arnhem Land wilderness corridor
Services Provided
- Local and regional maps (when stocked)
- Garig Gunak Barlu National Park information
- Cultural interpretation (local Aboriginal groups and heritage sites)
- Safety information (crocodile awareness, tides, remote travel, 4WD requirements)
- Camping guidance (Smith Point, Black Point, designated sites)
- Marine‑region advice (fishing regulations, boating access, reef safety)
- Permit information for Arnhem Land and Cobourg Peninsula access
- Orientation for Kakadu, Jabiru, and Arnhem Land travel routes
Summary
The Cobourg Peninsula Tourist Information Centre, operating through the Black Point Ranger Station and supported by Kakadu and East Arnhem visitor services, is the central tourism hub for Garig Gunak Barlu National Park and the wider Cobourg Peninsula. It assists travellers exploring Cobourg’s pristine coastline, Port Essington, Smith Point, the surrounding marine environment, and the remote Arnhem Land corridor. With its park information, cultural interpretation, camping guidance, and essential remote‑travel support, it provides a vital starting point for discovering one of the Northern Territory’s most untouched and culturally significant wilderness regions.