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Elcho Island, known to its traditional owners as Galiwin'ku (Galiwinku) is an island off the coast of Arnhem Land, in the Northern Territory of Australia. It is located at the southern end of the Wessel Islands group located in the East Arnhem Region.
Galiwin’ku. Elcho Island, island, Northern Territory, Australia, in the Arafura Sea. It is situated 2 miles (3 km) across Cadell Strait from the Napier Peninsula and is a part of Arnhem Land, a large region belonging to the Yolngu Aboriginal people.
Nov 6, 2018 · Galiwin'ku is a Yolngu community on Elcho Island located approximately 550 km northeast of Darwin. Traditional Owners: TBC. Languages: Djambarrpuyngu (majority), Galpu, Gumatj, Daatiwuy, Warramiri. Population (ABS 2016 Census): 2,206. For more information, see Galiwin'ku Indigenous Community.
Elcho Island also known as Galiwin’ku: is an ancient First Nation island and center for traditional craft. Located in a place of lush natural flora and fauna, where the beaches sit surrounded by deep-red cliffs, discover an untouched beauty.
Galiwin'ku is a Yolŋu community of approximately 2500 people located on Elcho Island, 150 kilometres west of Nhulunbuy and is approximately a one hour flight. The Galiwin'ku community was established in 1942 as a refuge from possible bombing of the Milingimbi Royal Australian Air Force Base during World War II.
Galiwin'ku. Galiwin’ku is the largest community on Elcho Island, which is 150 kilometres north-west of Nhulunbuy and 550 kilometres north-east of Darwin. Elcho Island is at the southern end of the Wessel Island group, and is bounded on the western side by the Arafura Sea and on the eastern side by Cadell Strait.
Galiwin'ku is an Aboriginal community on Elcho Island, which developed out of a Methodist mission established in 1947. Drawn from 17 clans of North East Arnhem Land, it is the largest community in the region, having some 2,500 residents.
