The Cobourg Marine Park encompasses and protects the coastline with its unique fringing reef, home to dolphins, dugongs, sea turtles, manta rays and crocodiles to name a few, all of which are still traditionally hunted by the local Aboriginal custodians, as they have been doing for thousands of years. Guests at Cape Don have the approval of the Aboriginal custodians to enter their traditional hunting grounds and to view the marine and other wildlife.

There are guided tours to explore the unique coral reef system, the spectacular mangroves lining the creeks, white sandy beaches and the lush beautiful monsoonal rainforest.

The region also boast a history from today and back into the distant past of the Aboriginal people. There is the lighthouse built in 1916, and the occupation in defence during World War 2, tracking enemy aircraft, some of which were to bomb Darwin. Then there are the archaeological history of the Aboriginal people from the today and going back many generations.

This pristine paradise is considered by many fisherman as “a sure thing”, with over 250 recorded species of fish, many of which are much sought after sport and table fish. Although barramundi can be found in the tidal creeks and estuaries, it is the bluewater fishing action that attracts most angler’s, chasing fish that include Barracuda, Queenfish, Trevally, Golden Snapper, Jewfish, Coral Trout, Spanish Mackerel, Mangrove Jack, Red Emperor, Stripey and Cod. Supplement this with squid, mud crabs and shellfish, means you will then have one heck of a fisherman’s basket.