Wadeye Car Hire

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Located on the northwest tip of the Northern Territory, Wadeye was formerly known as Port Keats and it’s a hotspot for Indigenous culture which has around 2,300 inhabitants, making it the biggest Indigenous community in the Top End and the 6^th largest town in the state overall. A remote settlement, there’s a tiny local airstrip which offers connecting flights to Darwin, some 230km away, while road access is via the Port Keats/Daly River Road. Its close proximity to Hyland Bay and Moyle Floodplain means it’s home to many waterbirds, and it’s open to any respectful traveller who wants to find out more about authentic Aboriginal art and culture.

You’ll need a robust car to get around here and Enjoy Travel makes car hire in Wadeye child’s play. Drop your dates and details in our search facility and you can choose a car like a tough Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, which is A$55.65 a day if you book ahead of time, a sleek Toyota Corolla Sedan for just A$59.52 a day, or a Mitsubishi ASX SUV for A$61.86 a day. Pre-book your Wadeye car hire at Enjoytravel.com and look forward to exploring this unspoiled and inspirational part of the Northern Territory independently.

• Guide
• Things to do
• Eating Out
• Transport

Guide to Wadeye

The Wadeye and Thamarrurr Region is the traditional homeland of the Wangka, Tjanpa and Lirrga peoples, who have 20 clan groups and seven language groups in the vicinity. There’s 240km of coastline here where sea turtles lay their eggs on the sublime beaches, a floodplain that’s a haven for crocodiles, fish and migratory birds, and a savannah strewn with native grasses, cycads and countless birds and mammals. You’ll need a Northern Land Council (NLC) permit to visit here, as well as permission from Indigenous owners to enter their clan estates.

Things to do in Wadeye

You’ll love the relaxed, traditional way of life in Wadeye. If you’re a bird spotter, you’ll be in seventh heaven here, there are official camping and recreational areas, and local guides can introduce you to some of the ceremonial sites and distinctive rock art.

What to eat in Wadeye

Culinary options are a little limited in Wadeye, but you can still find something tasty to tide you over at the T-House Café and Mi Patha Takeaway. You can also pick up daily provisions in the Murrinhpatha Nimmipa Store.

Transport in Wadeye

There’s no developed transport system in Wadeye, so you’ll definitely need to hire a car to get around ̶ book ahead of time with Enjoy Travel and bag an early-bird bargain.