Central Desert's Oasis

Located on the northern edge of the Tanami Desert in the tropics, Lajamanu is a vibrant Warlpiri community with a population of around 750 people, including the smaller outstation Lultju. It is the only main community situated in the Northern Tanami ward.

Getting there

Road: Approximately 560 kilometres southwest of Katherine. Travel from Katherine via the sealed Buntine Highway for most of the journey, with the final 100 kilometres on an unsealed road.
Alternative Route: Access is also possible from Alice Springs using the Tanami Road, although this route is unsealed and can be challenging. Check roadreport.nt.gov.au before you leave.

Services

Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC) provides the following services:

CDRC office
Municipal services
Waste management
Centrelink
Post office agency
Library
Aged Care
Child Care centre
Youth Sport and Recreation program
Community Safety Patrol
Water Park

Other Services

School and crèche
Remote Health clinic
Police station
Sealed aerodrome
Central Land Council office
Lajamanu offers a convenient shop where you can find fuel and other necessities. Takeaway food options are also available.

Visiting

The Warnayaka Art Centre has a focus on the maintenance and transference of culture, and this is achieved through close liaison between artists, elders, educational institutions and other agencies in Lajamanu.

Community Engagement Visits

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 and the Lajamanu profile on bushtel.nt.gov.au

You can also go onto to our Visiting Communities page.