Aerial view of McGowans Beach .
After getting a permit and a few groceries , I headed further north to the McGowan Beach camping area . The other camping area , Honeymoon Bay , is another top spot but gets booked out pretty fast .
McGowan is tucked down on the coastline looking due west and it ’ s guaranteed that every day will offer a stunning sunset . But , being croc country , this isn ’ t the place to swim and frolic in the ocean . The camp hosts have rules for discarding fish frames , too : either several miles out to sea , or an old quarry a mile away from campers – a precaution to keep the crocs away .
Fishing up here in the Top End is regarded as some of the best in Australia . Most days , there ’ s never a shortage of free fish to be handed around camp . McGowan also has basic laundry facilities , with Starlink offered for campers , fresh water and stunning ocean views .
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