[1] In Arnhem Land, dugout canoes used by the local Yolngu people are called lipalipa[2] or lippa-lippa.
While earlier vessels required a great deal of labor and time-consuming sewing to make, dugout canoes were constructed easily and in a shorter period of time.
[6][7] Sycamores are strong and extremely durable, making them suitable for use in the construction of dugout canoes.
Dugout canoes included a stronger and better platform for harpooning that greatly increased the stability of an upright hunter by providing essential footing.
[3] In order to capture dugongs and sea turtles, the hunters needed to maintain the utmost degree of stealth.
Not only did increased sturdiness, speed and stability of Dugout canoes make hunting easier, but these characteristics also allowed for long-distance travel.
With the strength to transport larger prey over longer distances, dugout enabled the peoples to vastly expand their hunting grounds.