Address & Contact
Desert Rd
NT 0872
Phone: +618 8993 7703
Email: papunya@macdonnell.nt.gov.au
Web: https://www.macdonnell.nt.gov.au/communities/papunya
Once a government settlement of over 1800 Western Desert inhabitants, Papunya is now
home to 418 residents who are mainly Luritja speakers. Other language groups in Papunya include Pintubi, Warlpiri and Arrernte. Known locally as Warumpi, the community of Papunya is situated 240km northwest of
Alice Springs and is located on the
Kintore Road (NT side of the
Gary Junction Rd). Visitors are welcome to the Art Centre's on-site gallery, where you can purchase artwork and also learn more about the artists' practices and the history of art in Papunya.