Gove Trip 2013

AUSTRALIA | Monday, 14 January 2013 | Views [685] | View Smaller Image

One of the pillars of the Gove region is Sean Oconnor who, through a love of rugby, has nurtured and developed a multicultural women’s rugby team to compete in the 2013 Hotter 7’s international rugby tournament. This will be the first ever womens rugby team from Arnhem land to compete in an international tournament.

The Rio Tinto Alcan Bauxite mine at Yirrkala, provides a place of work for many of the local and transient labour force that reside in Gove. The mine boasts an impressive 26 km conveyor belt which moves 3000 tonne’s of bauxite ore per hour, from the mine to the refinery. There is some speculation on the future of the refinery and therefore its impact on the Gove community in general.

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Amongst the porous rock, red dust and machinery are little jewels all along the Arufura coast line, like this example “Little Bondi” Barinjura. Known for its beautiful sandy beach and ideal surf conditions, locals from all around Gove enjoy year round fishing and dry season surfing here. Located approximately 39 km from Nhulunbuy, Little Bondi is accessible by 4WD only.

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Gove Trip 2013

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