The community is located 290km north west from Alice Springs along the Tanami Highway, which branches off the Stuart Highway 25 km north of Alice Springs and is sealed. It takes 3 hours to drive there. The access to the community after the turn off from the Tanami Road is 3 km and also sealed.

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 and Things to see and do page.

For a travel itinerary for exploring Yuendumu please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

To view a video about why you should visit Yuendumu click Visit Yuendumu!

Accommodation

Community Plan

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

Council Presence in Yuendumu

No. Staff: 19 people (74% Indigenous)

Local Authority: Paul Briscoe (Deputy Chair), Elizabeth Lechleitner, Cecilia Alfonso, Jennifer Baarda, Cr April Martin, Cr Jacob Spencer and Cr Freddy Williams.

Ward Councillors: Cr April Martin, Cr Jacob Spencer, Cr Freddy Williams, Cr Warren Williams.

Community Projects (2021/2022)

• Time line sign and structures at tourist information bay
• Two grandstand shade structures at football oval

Contact

Phone (08) 8993 7900
Fax (08) 8993 7901
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