Nyirripi
Nyirripi is about 440 km from Alice Springs in the Southern Tanami ward. It has a population of nearly 300 people.
Getting there
Nyirripi can be accessed by two main routes.
- Head north on the Stuart Highway and turn left onto the Tanami Highway to Yuendumu. From there, Nyirripi is approximately 150 km west-southwest along an unsealed road.
- Head north on the Stuart Highway and turn left onto the Tanami Highway until 23 km past Tilmouth Well roadhouse. Turn left on the unsealed Mt Wedge road and continue west to Nyirripi.
For Centre Bush Bus times see Bus Timetables
Services
Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC) provides the following services:
- CDRC office
- Municipal services
- Waste management
- Airstrip maintenance
- Centrelink
- Housing maintenance
- Tenancy management
- Children's Services/Childcare
- Aged Care
- Youth Sport and Recreation program
- Community Safety Patrol
Other Services
- School
- Remote Health Clinic
- Community store with fuel available
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 and the Nyirripi profile on bushtel.nt.gov.au
You can also visit our Visiting Communities page.
Accommodation
Community Plan
You can view the community's plan at Nyirripi Community Plan.
Council Presence in Nyirripi
No. Staff: 11 people (73% Indigenous)
Local Authority: To view LA membership in the CDRC region go to Local Authorities.
Ward Councillors: Cr April Martin, Cr Jacob Spencer, Cr Freddy Williams, Cr Warren Williams.
Community Projects (2022/2023)
- Shade structure at cemetery
- Additional trees around softball oval
Contact
Phone (08) 8958 9570
Fax (08) 8956 8739