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Jigalong
Western Australia
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Jigalong is an Aboriginal community approximately 170 kilometres east of
Newman and on the edge of the
Great Sandy Desert in the
Pilbara. Jigalong has a pastoral lease and there are five outstations in the surrounding area. The town and surrounding area is
home to the Martu people, where the
population fluctuates between 100 and 500 - depending on the time of the year and the activities happening in the community.
The Martu people, self-manages their community and strives to maintain their traditional values and culture. The
Rabbit Proof Fence is located alongside Jigalong and the community was bought into the international spotlight with the movie - 'The
Rabbit Proof Fence.'
Fuel is available Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm and Saturday 8am to 12 noon. There are tours,
Aboriginal paintings and artefacts for sale.