Access, Fishing and Camping

We take protection of the environment and our culture very seriously. 

The ability to control access is a cornerstone of our law and culture and fundamental to our capacity to protect our natural resources for the betterment of our people. Funds generated through this fishing and camping permit system go towards providing employment opportunities for our people and funding natural resource management projects.

Access and Fishing

Types And Cost

• 1 Day Permit - $25 per vehicle
• 1 Week Permit - $50 per vehicle
• 2 Months Permit - $100 per vehicle
• 6 Months Permit - $150 per vehicle
• 12 Months Permit - $250 per vehicle

What Do I Need To Know

• There are no refunds for a partially used Permit
• The Fishing And Access permit is valid for all passengers in the vehicle
• The Fishing And Access permit allows access to the Gangalidda - Garawa country
• Fishing And Access permit includes the authority to fish in the Gangalidda - Garawa country
• Fishing And Access permit holders must leave the Gangalidda - Garawa country by 8pm
• all burketown residents require a permit but no charges apply.
• Application in person at the Burketown Visitor Centre (or CLCAC office).
• All residents must abide by the permit conditions.

Camping

Camping Permit allows for staying overnight at the designated recreation areas on Gangalidda Garawa Country, whilst ensuring that landowners conditions and requirements are met.

Campsites

• The first night is charged at $35 per night per vehicle.
• All subsequent nights charged at $25 per night per vehicle.
• Maximum one-month camping allowed.
• All Burketown residents require a permit but no charges apply. 
• Application in person at the Burketown Visitor Information Centre.
• All residents must abide by the permit conditions.

Recreation Areas

• Bridge to Bottleheap
• Meatworks
• Wharf
• Dean's Creek 

Apply for your permit