Central Desert Regional Council - Anmatjere (Ti Tree)

A Community at the Heart of Australia

Ti Tree and its surrounds are part of the Anmatjere language group, which includes the communities of Pmara Jutunta (Six Mile), Nturiya (Station) and Wilora (Stirling), as well as a number of smaller outstations including Adelaide Bore, Alyuen, Petyale, and Woods Camp. Combined, Anmatjere has a population of around 550. The Anmatjere name for the area close to Ti Tree is Aleyaw.

Anmatjere Stockmen and Stockwomen

The Central Desert region has a rich history of stockmanship, with Anmatjere people playing a crucial role in the cattle industry for generations. From the early days of the North South Stock Route (which passed through Ti Tree and Stirling) to the present day, stockmen and stockwomen have been essential to the successful operation of pastoral leases in the area.

These dedicated individuals have played a crucial role in the pastoral industry, ensuring the continued viability of cattle stations like Ti-Tree.

From mustering cattle across the desert to maintaining fences and ensuring the health and well-being of the herds, stockmen and stockwomen possess a unique set of skills that are essential for the success of pastoral operations. Their knowledge of the land, animals, and traditional practices is invaluable in navigating the challenges of the desert environment.

Getting There

Ti Tree is located about 200 kilometres north of Alice Springs along the sealed Stuart Highway, in the centre of Australia.

For Centre Bush Bus times see Bus Timetables

For Manta Bus to Mulga Bore see mantabus.com.au

Services

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

CDRC office in Ti Tree
Municipal services
Waste management
Airstrip maintenance
Centrelink
Housing maintenance
Tenancy management
A library
Community Safety Patrol
Aged Care
Community Development Program
Youth Sport and Recreation program

Other Services

School
Remote health clinic in Ti Tree
Ti Tree police station
Central Land Council office
Ti Tree offers a several shops where you can find fuel and other necessities. Takeaway food options are also available.

Visiting

Ryan’s Well

Ryan’s Well Historical Reserve is located 65 km south of Ti Tree. Its name celebrates the work of Ned Ryan (1835? - 1893), a stonemason who, with a team of workers, sank a large number of wells along the Overland Telegraph Line.

Glen Maggie Homestead ruins, within the Reserve, provides evidence of the way of life of pastoral settlers during the early part of the Twentieth Century.

Apmakwenge/Central Mount Stuart

The Central Mount Stuart Historical Reserve, approximately 18 km north of Ti Tree, commemorates the discovery of the centre of Australia by explorer John McDouall Stuart in 1860.
Stuart’s success in paving a route through the centre of Australia enabled the construction of the Overland Telegraph.

Overnight camping is permitted and water is available.

The local Indigenous name for the mountain is Apmakwenge.

Ti Tree Well

Ti Tree Well No. 3 (which can still be seen on the western side of the highway just south of the township) was developed during the construction of the Overland Telegraph Line. The remains of Ti Tree Well No. 2 can be found at the southern end of the air strip.

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 BushTel profiles of Ti Tree bushtel.nt.gov.au, Nturiya bushtel.nt.gov.au, Pmara Jutunta bushtel.nt.gov.au and Wilora bushtel.nt.gov.au

You can also go to our Visiting Communities page.