Barranyi (North Island) National Park Park

Barranyi (North Island) National Park is an island national park in Australia’s Northern Territory that protects coastal habitats, beaches and cultural sites. The park preserves natural coastal ecosystems and features typical island flora and fauna.

Visitors access the island by boat and the park is managed to protect both natural values and Aboriginal cultural heritage; facilities are minimal and visitation is generally low-density. Activities are oriented to walking, wildlife observation and beach use.

The park was declared to conserve the island’s natural and cultural values under Northern Territory protected-area arrangements and is managed by the Territory Parks and Wildlife agency in cooperation with traditional owners.

Barranyi (North Island) National Park sits off the northern coast of the Northern Territory on an island known as North Island, separated from the mainland by coastal waters.

• Coastal island park: The park protects an island environment with beaches and coastal habitats and includes Aboriginal cultural sites.

Barranyi (North Island) National Park is off the Gulf of Carpentaria in the Northern Territory. Access is by boat or charter from regional centers; visitors should arrange transport and permits in advance and consult Parks and Wildlife NT for current access information.

• Plan for tide and weather: boat landings and some camp locations depend on predictable conditions.
• Hire a local guide or charter for access - many of the island's best spots are reached only by boat.
• Bring insect protection and sun cover; islands in the Gulf are exposed to both.