Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation - Barunga

About Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation – Barunga

About Barunga

Barunga is in the Nyirranggulung Ward and is located 80 kilometres south-east of Katherine on the Central Arnhem Road. Barunga may also be called Bamyili.

Barunga have a population of approximately 335 people, common languages spoken are Kriol, Dalabon, Maiyali, Mangarrai and English

Access

By road, the trip to Barunga takes approximately one (1) hour from Katherine on an all-weather road. The single lane Central Arnhem Highway is sealed to the gateway of Barunga. Barunga may also be accessed via chartered small aircraft. It is approximately five (5) kilometers from the Barunga Airstrip to Barunga Community.

Please be advised that Barunga is a closed community; which means you will require a permit from NLC (Northern Land Council) before you visit.

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