Permits
Planning your Journey to Ngaanyatjarra Lands
When planning your journey through Ngaanyatjarra Lands, it’s vital to research community rules, available services, and apply for a permit. Visitors on the Great Central Road are not allowed to enter communities, except for essential service providers. Proper preparation ensures a respectful and smooth trip.
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Get to know the communities
For a well-informed and respectful journey we encourage you to learn more about the communities.
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Read the FAQs
Understanding community rules and conditions ensures
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Apply for Permit
Anyone travelling on and through Ngaanyatjarra Lands requires a permit. The Ngaanyatjarra Council is empowered to issue these 3-day permits on behalf of their people.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Ngaanyatjarra Lands is an area governed and controlled by the Ngaanyatjarra People. The Ngaanyatjarra Council By-laws provides the authority to the Ngaanyatjarra Council to issue permits on behalf of the Ngaanyatjarra People. It is private land and as such not anybody can enter the Lands at their leisure, the same as people would not walk around uninvited in the backyard of their neighbour in the city.
A standard 3-day transit permit. This permit gives all travellers three days and two nights to transit the Ngaanyatjarra Lands Reserve between the Northern Territory and Ngaanyatjarraku Shire Borders (closest landmark Tjukayirla Roadhouse).
No. For the purpose of transit only, there should be no reason to take more than three days. If you are unable to transit through the Ngaanyatjarra Lands within three days, it may be best to look for an alternative route.
Please scroll to the bottom of this page to view the ‘roads to enter Western Australia’ guide.
All groups and tours will only be issued a standard 3-day transit permit. This permit gives all groups and tours three days and two nights to transit.
Please go to: httpss://www.ngaanyatjarraku.wa.gov.au/index.php/tourist-information/road-reports
- Great Central Road (Automatic Approval)
- Ngaanyatjarra Southern Road (Automatic Approval)
- Sandy Blight Junction Road (Automatic Approval)
- Abandoned Section of Gunbarrel (NOT OPEN TO PUBLIC)
- Gunbarrel Highway (Automatic Approval)
- Giles Mulga Park Road (Automatic Approval)
- Connie Sue Highway (Automatic Approval)
- Heather Highway (Automatic Approval)
Ngaanyatjarra Council does NOT issue or approve permits for:
- Anne Beadell Highway
- Gary Junction Road
- Neale Junction
- Entry permits for the Kiwirrkurra Community
*To obtain a permit please apply through the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage*
Yes. Permit must be approved by Wingellina Community.
Roadhouses are independently owned and operated.
Only if you are providing an essential service. Otherwise, NO. There are no exceptions.
Yes. For more information, please visit httpss://www.clc.org.au
The Ngaanyatjarra Lands are governed and controlled by the Ngaanyatjarra people. It is private land and can only be entered with permission – much the same as people would not walk around uninvited in the backyard of their neighbour in the city.
Roads to enter Western Australia
| Northern Territory Road Name | Western Australian Road Name | To Obtain Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Highway | Victoria Highway | Permits not required |
| Pastoral Rd | Weaber Plain Rd (aka Moonamang Rd) | Permits not required |
| Tanami Rd | Tanami Rd | Permits not required |
| Kintore Rd/Kiwikurra Rd | Gary Junction (Kiwikurra Rd) | NT Permits |
| WA Permits |
