Willowra
Willowra is about 340 km north of Alice Springs in Warlpiri Country. It is in the Southern Tanami ward and has a population of about 350.
Getting There
Travel north from Alice Springs on the Stuart Highway, and turn left above Ti Tree towards Mt Barkly, then travel 130 km on unsealed road to the community.
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
- Aged Care
- Youth Sport and Recreation program
- Community Development Program
Other Services
- School
- Remote Health Clinic
- Police station (managed from Yuendumu)
- 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 Willowra profile on bushtel.nt.gov.au
You can also go onto to our Visiting Communities page.
Accommodation
Community Plan
You view the community's plan at Willowra Community Plan.
Council Presence in Willowra
No. Staff: 18 people (83% Indigenous)
Local Authority: To view LA membership in the CDRC region go to Local Authorities.
Ward Councillors: Cr Jacob Spencer, Cr Freddy Williams, Cr April Martin, Cr Warren Williams.
Community Projects (2022/2023)
- Construction of recycling bays at landfill
Contact
Phone (08) 8956 4820
Fax (08) 8956 4920