Yuendumu
Where the Desert Whispers Ancient Stories
Yuendumu is renowned for its vibrant artistic expression. Explore the community's renowned art scene, where talented Warlpiri artists translate their stories and connection to the land into breathtaking paintings. It is in the Southern Tanami ward and has a population of around 870 people.
Getting there
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.
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
- Housing maintenance
- Tenancy management
- Community Development Program
- Youth Sport and Recreation program
Other Services
- School
- Remote Health Clinic
- Police Station
- Church
- PAW Media
- There are two Community stores with fuel available. Take away options are also available.
Visiting
The Warlukurlangu Artists Association has been operating successfully since 1986. It is a not for profit organisation and has more than 600 members, all of whom are Aboriginal artists. The art centre is a popular enterprise activity, and provides social, cultural and economic rewards for artists and their families. It is described as the social and cultural ‘hub’ of the community.
For a travel itinerary for exploring Yuendumu please contact
To view this video on YouTube click Visit Yuendumu
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 Yuendumu profile on bushtel.nt.gov.au
You can also go onto to our Visiting Communities page and Things to see and do page.
Accommodation
To book accommodation in Yuendumu please click Accommodation.
Community Plan
You can view the community's plan at Yuendumu Community Plan.
Council Presence in Yuendumu
No. Staff: 19 people (68% 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 on two big grandstands at the football oval
Contact
Phone (08) 8993 7900
Fax (08) 8993 7901