Venture North - Marine Tours - Northern Territory

Multi-award winning Venture North is one of the Northern Territory’s leading eco-tourism operators, offering a very high standard of touring, with expert guides they specialise in taking small-groups (max. 6 guests) nature-based tours.

Holding a number of special entry permits Venture North enjoys unparalleled access into many restricted regions of the NT including the remote Cobourg Peninsula (Garig Gunak Barlu National Park).

The Cobourg Peninsula is jointly managed by the Aboriginal landowners and Parks and Wildlife and is home to the Cobourg Marine Park, the NT’s largest Marine Park. The Park is one of Australia’s last true wilderness areas and has over 2000 sq. km of Marine Park to explore. The Park is abundant in some amazing marine life including six species of marine turtle, dolphins, sharks, crocodiles, stingrays, mud crabs and plenty of fish (more than 250 species of fish!).

Overlooking the bay of Port Essington in Garig Gunak Barlu National Park is Venture North’s private safari-style camp; Cobourg Coastal Camp which provide guests with a high-end camping experience.

Venture North specialises in in creating tailor-made itineraries throughout the Northern Territory. Their luxury 4wd vehicles allow guests to travel in comfort while experiencing the best the Top End has to offer. On the Cobourg Peninsula their custom-made boat allow easy access to the Marine Park.

With years of local knowledge and touring experience Venture North works closely with you to design the perfect tour based on your interests, budget and timeframe. Whether you’re looking for adventure or just want to relax and unwind Venture North can create your ideal NT safari.  

Venture North also offer one very unique scheduled tour twice-weekly during the dry-season (May through October) called the 5 Day Kakadu, Arnhem Land and Cobourg Peninsula Tour. This safari takes in the highlights of Kakadu before leaving the crowds behind and entering Arnhem Land.  After visiting the Aboriginal community of Gunbalanya the safari continues north to the pristine Cobourg Peninsula, to Venture North’s remote Cobourg Coastal Camp. Highlights include: exploring sacred rock art sites with an Aboriginal guide, remote safari-camp accommodation on the pristine Cobourg Peninsula, cruising the NT’s largest Marine Park by boat, wildlife spotting, fishing, beach combing and more!