West Bay
Mungalalu Visitor Area

UUNGUU

Natural Story

WWII barge-landing area for Truscott Airbase and Catalina seaplane base. Today the barge ramp and an 8km road support Mungalalu -Truscott Airbase. Barge services are from Darwin.

Cultural Story

Traditional camping place, rich in marine and tidal resources: Darrngalal (mangroves), Marlinju (rock oysters), Ganandurr (pandanus) and Balngga (saltwater crocodile). Marrng-ga (brahminy kite), often inspects the goings-on at West Bay.

 

Access

Traditional Owner Escort Only by prior arrangement with Wunambal Gaambera Aboriginal Corporation.

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