Bukudal – Balaybalay

About Bukudal – Balaybalay)

History

Bukudal, a coastal community about 50 kilometres north of Blue Mud Bay, is the ancestral estate of the Djapu people.

The families of Bukudal call themselves Dhanbul, because Banumbirr (morning star) came from this place to other Dhuwa countries connected with Dhanbul ancestry. Bukudal families have associations with the communities of Bälma, Yilpara, Gangan, Wanda, Djarrakpi, Barraratjpi, Gurka, Dhuruputjpi who all refer to themselves as Djalkiripuyŋu.

Sea-foods such as fish, turtle, shellfish and stingray are a significant part of the diet.

Tours

Lirrwi Tourism offers a range of seasonal cultural tours at Bukudal Homeland, for more information please visit Lirrwi Tourism

Culture College offers School Tours including trips to Bukudal Homeland, for more information please visit Culture College

Getting here

By Road

• Bukudal is 162 kms from Yirrkala
• Travel time from Yirralka in 4X4 – approx. 4-5 hours, depending on weather and road conditions
• 4X4 is required to reach the homeland
• GPS Coordinates: -12.95833053584593, 136.6012169279867

By Air

• 44 kms flying out of Gove Airport with Air Arnhem, MAF Australia or Black Diamond Aviation

Private Land

Please note that Laynhapuy Homelands are private land and not to be visited without permission. Some homelands can be accessed with the appropriate permit, please contact us for more information

More Information

For more information on the best time to travel and road conditions, please visit the East Arnhem Land Website