GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Gulf of Carpentaria
A broad shallow gulf indenting northern Australia. Cape York Peninsula forms its eastern side and Arnhem Land lies to the west.
Fast Facts
- Opens north into the Arafura Sea.
- Receives rivers from tropical northern catchments.
Connected lessons
- Gulf of CarpentariaMap, explanation and practice
- Across Australia’s northern coastsGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Lake WoodsRelated places
- Cape York PeninsulaRelated places
- Arafura SeaRelated places
- Torres StraitRelated places
- Great Australian BightRelated places