East Woody Beach

East Woody Beach, also known as Galuru, is a pristine beach located on Dhamitjinya (East Woody Island), which is only four kilometres from the town of Nhulunbuy.

The beach is easily accessible via a well-maintained sealed road.

East Woody Beach is a favourite spot for both the locals and tourists alike to enjoy the spectacular views of the clear azure waters and white sparkling sands of Galuru. The beach offers a tranquil setting to relax, soak up the sun, or take a leisurely walk with your furry friends.

Dhamitjinya (East Woody Island) is a sandspit island, which can be reached by a 10-minute walk. From the island, visitors can relish a breathtaking 360-degree view of Melville Bay and the coastline behind you. Climbing on the rocks along the beach is a fun activity for tourists to enjoy. While exploring the island, visitors will also come across shallow wading pools at low tide.

East Woody Beach is one of the few places in the world where you can watch both the sun rise and set in the same place. It's a must-visit destination in Northern Australia, thanks to its northernly location.

To reach East Woody Beach, visitors need to first get to Nhulunbuy, which can be reached by plane or car. Visitors can fly directly to Gove airport, which is only 15 minutes' drive from East Woody Beach. Alternatively, visitors can take the Central Arnhem Highway and, after travelling for about 1100km from Darwin, reach Nh