Van Diemen Gulf

Van Diemen Gulf
Map showing the layout of Van Diemen Gulf. Darwin is in lower left corner.
Van Diemen Gulf
Coordinates11°49′S 131°57′E / 11.817°S 131.950°E / -11.817; 131.950
TypeGulf
EtymologyAnthony van Diemen.
Basin countriesAustralia
Max. length75 nautical miles (139 km; 86 mi)
Max. width45 nautical miles (83 km; 52 mi)

Van Diemen Gulf is a gulf in the Northern Territory of Australia. It connects to the Timor Sea in the north via Dundas Strait. Most of its area is also gazetted as a locality with the name Van Diemen Gulf.