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
- A library
- Aged Care
- 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
Community Plan
You can view the communiy's plan at Lajamanu Community Plan.
Council Presence in Lajamanu
No. Staff: 18 people (78% Indigenous)
Local Authority: To view LA membership in the CDRC region go to Local Authorities.
Ward Councillors: Cr Cyril Tasman and Cr Andrew Johnson.
Community Projects (2022/2023)
- New electronic scoreboard at the Lajamanu oval
Contacts
Phone (08) 8974 5500
Fax (08) 8974 5501