Wunbung-gu
(Careening Bay)
Gural Visitor Area

Historical Story

Lt P.P. King RN careened HMC “Mermaid” for repairs here in September 1820. There is a Makassan Islamic mihrab/prayer alcove at the rear of the Bodgurri (boab).

Cultural Story

Wunambal Gaambera history is much older than this carved Bodgurri (Boab tree). The old people of Wunbung-gu and Gural families lived near the grove of Gun.gurryu (cycads) at the south end of the beach.

Access

Within the Prince Regent National Park. A DBCA permit required to access this location.

Please do not collect shells.