Dholuwuy Campground and Recreation Area Rules (and advice)
We welcome you to Dholuwuy. Please help us protect both you and our Country by:
Respecting our Country and Culture
- Blue Mud Bay is sacred and holds deep cultural significance to the Djalkiripuyngu.
- The Country and ancestral spirits are alive and will protect Dholuwuy from poor behaviour. (We have previously closed the campground for over 12 months when a baru (crocodile) entered the campground following poor visitor behaviour).
- For your physical and cultural safety it is important to stay within the Recreation Area boundaries, travel on existing tracks and do not enter restricted areas.
- Swimming is dangerous! Be aware of crocodiles when fishing from the shore or by boat.
- Admire our wildlife from a distance and never feed the animals. They’re happiest in their natural habitat.
- Fishing is encouraged on the shore and by boat, but only within the Recreation Area. Please do not waste our fish and crabs and enjoy eating what you catch.
- Drugs and alcohol not allowed. Please take a break from drugs or alcohol during your visit and not drink or take substances on our Country.
- Hunting by any means is not allowed to preserve safety of visitors and residents.
- Dirt bikes, ATVs are not allowed to preserve the natural environment and peace of Dholuwuy.
- Drone use is not allowed to ensure the safety and privacy of visitors and residents.
- Please do not use photos of our campground to promote your businesses without permission.
- NT Police, NT Fisheries, Northern Land Council, Yirralka Rangers and Traditional Owners patrol and record visitor access to our campground and Recreational Area to ensure compliance.
Respecting our campground and other visitors
- Aim to check-in between 1200-1700, and please check-out by 1100.
- Campsites are not allocated. Please arrive early if you want a particular site.
- Observe 5km/h speed limit in the campground, please be aware of children!
- Please do not bring more than 3 vehicles to each campsite.
- Quiet Time is between 2100-0700 so that we can all enjoy the peaceful sounds of nature
- Generators should remain off during the Quiet Time.
- Fires must stay in fire pits for safety. Make sure fires are fully out and shovelled out before you leave (you can scatter ashes in the bushland behind the campground).
- Fireworks are not allowed, except for Territory Day.
- You can collect fallen branches for your fires but do not cut down any trees in and around the campground.
- Take all rubbish with you when you leave and leave no trace.
- Please pick up any rubbish you find on our land or sea country, even if it’s not yours. It’s a small way to give back to the Country we all enjoy.
- Please keep the toilet, camp kitchen and showers clean.
- Pets are welcome, but must be tethered to avoid any poor interactions with wildlife or visitors. Please collect and remove pet waste with your rubbish.
- Please take care of your belongings, as we cannot accept liability or responsibility for damage or loss of personal items.
- Dholuwuy is a peaceful place and large loud parties are not welcome, as they encourage poor behaviour that affects our Country, wildlife and other visitors.
- If you observe bad behaviour at Dholuwuy, please contact us through our website. Poor behaviour may cause the campground to be closed and action taken by the Northern Land Council.
Planning ahead
- You will need a permit from the Northern Land Council to travel and stay at Dholuwuy. You can apply at www.nlc.org.au/permits and must meet all permit terms and conditions. Please upload your booking confirmation as evidence when applying for your permit.
- Your booking information will be shared with the Northern Land Council on a regular basis to ensure access compliance.
- Dholuwuy is a remote campground so please plan ahead of your visit to make sure you are safe in emergencies, such as bringing first aid kits, EPIRBs and satellite phones.
- In a serious emergency you may be able to visit the Baniyala homeland where there is mobile connectivity, a shop and outstation clinic.
- Access to Dholuwuy may be limited during the wet season. This is reflected in our prices, and also our generous cancellation policy which allows for refunds within the 7 day BOM forecast.
- Please assess ability to access Dholuwuy during poor weather to avoid disappointment.
Enjoying the Experience!
Breathe deeply, take in the views, and enjoy the spirit of this place.
Please remember to place your confirmation email on the dash of your vehicle(s) for the duration of your visit!
Date 3 September 2024.