To drive to the community from Alice Springs, travel 70 Kilometres (km) north along the Stuart Highway; turn right along the Plenty Highway for 90 km and then turn left 20 km past Gemtree and continue for 28 km on unsealed road to the community.

Engawala has a women's centre, childcare, school, remote health clinic, Council office, as well as a recreation hall with a youth program. 

Visiting

The Northern Territory Government has put together resources to help your visit to community be successful.  Please have a look at the Remote Engagement and Coordination Strategy and Toolkit available from bushready.nt.gov.au or bushtel.nt.gov.au

You can also go onto to our Visiting Communities page.

Community Plan

You can view the community's plan at Engawala Community Plan.

Council Presence in Engawala

No. Staff: 20 people (90% Indigenous)

Local Authority:  Cr Jeff Iversen (Chair), Joy Turner, Janet Tilmouth, Rachel Tilmouth, Eric Tilmouth, Janine Tilmouth.

Ward Councillors: Cr Adrian Dixon (President), Cr James Jampajimpa Glenn (Deputy President), Cr Jeff Iversen, Cr David McCormack.

Community Projects (2021/2022)

• Relocation of the playground from the Aged Care Centre to the Recreation Reserve
• Solar light installed at playground

Things to see and do

• View the Outback Way Outdoor Art Gallery
• Visit the Engawala Arts Centre

Contacts

Phone (08) 8956 9989
Fax (08) 8956 9976
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