Umbakumba

Where the sun sets with stunning brilliance along the sandy shores of Groote Eylandt, which were once filled with successful trading activity between Aboriginal people and the Macassans until the early 1900s, when immigration policies and customs & trade restrictions were enforced after Federation.

(above) This wonderful photo by Kristyne Love shows some of the pristine beaches and rich colours of Umbakumba Community on the north-east coast of Groote Eylandt. (right) The young women collecting shells to make beautiful jewellery.