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Lajamanu

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.

Accommodation

To book accommodation in Lajamanu please click Accommodation.

Community Plan

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

Council Presence in Lajamanu

No. Staff: 29 people (76% Indigenous)

Local Authority: To view LA membership in the CDRC region go to Local Authorities.

Ward: Northern Tanami

Ward Councillors: Cr Cyril Tasman and Cr Andrew Johnson.

Contacts

Phone 08 8974 5500
Fax 08 8974 5501
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Lajamanu News

LGANT Symposium and General Assembly
CDRC Supports Call for More Federal Funding for Councils
HSR Training
Meeting with Minister Edgington
Central Desert Regional Council Appoints New CEO

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Lajamanu Events

30 May
Ordinary Council Meeting
Date 30.05.2025 09:00
27 Jun
Audit Committee
27.06.2025 14:00
25 Jul
Ordinary Council Meeting
25.07.2025 09:00
10 Sep
Lajamanu Local Authority
10.09.2025 10:00
19 Sep
Audit Committee
19.09.2025 14:00
Central Desert Regional Council acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Central Desert Regional Council acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
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Contact Us

1 Bagot Street
Alice Springs NT 0870


info@centraldesert.nt.gov.au


PO Box 2257
Alice Springs NT 0871

08 8958 9500
Fax 08 8958 9501

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1 Bagot Street
Alice Springs NT 0870


info@centraldesert.nt.gov.au


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Alice Springs NT 0871

08 8958 9500
Fax 08 8958 9501

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