via Warburton Range Road, Laverton, 6440
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Permits for the Outback Way (Western Australian section) and COVID-19 and requirements to Enter Ngaanyatjarra Roadhouses (as of 26 November 2020)
THE GREAT CENTRAL ROAD IS NOW OPEN
For the safety and wellbeing of the Ngaanyatjarra Community members who live in remote locations, visitors are required to adhere to the following conditions: When visiting Warburton and Warakurna Roadhouse the following conditions apply:
- You are required to call the Roadhouse when you arrive.
- You are NOT permitted to enter the Roadhouse unless you have called the Roadhouse first.
- When you come into phone range you are required to contact the Roadhouse to notify them of your pending arrival.
- Accommodation will need to be booked prior to your arrival.
- Contact numbers for the Roadhouses are:
- Warburton Roadhouse – 8956 7656
- Warakurna Roadhouse – 8956 7344
- Only ONE person from the vehicle is permitted to enter the Roadhouse at any one time.
- You are required to have hand sanitiser, gloves and masks in your vehicle.
- Gloves and masks are to be worn when requested by staff.
- You must stay 1.5m from any person. If you are unable to do so a mask must be worn.
- You must hand sanitise when entering the Warburton and Warakurna Roadhouses.
- You must cough or sneeze into your elbow.
- You are required to complete the visitor log.
When visiting the Tjulyura Cultural & Civic Centre the following conditions apply:
- You must stay 1.5m from any person. A mask must be worn if this is not possible.
- You must hand sanitise when entering the Tjulyura Cultural & Civic Centre.
- You must cough or sneeze into your elbow.
- You are required to complete the visitor log.
If you require further clarification please contact Ngaanyatjarra Council Office on 08 8950 1711.
To apply for a permit please complete a permit application form from permits.ngaanyatjarra.org.au/form/lands-permit
The Great Central Road (also known as The Outback Way), runs for more than 1,100 kilometres from Laverton in Western Australia to Yulara in the Northern Territory.
Along the way you will see a range of great outback attractions. Check out the ochre bluff of Giles Breakaway, Lake Throssel, and the wildflowers at Lake Yeo Nature Reserve, Peegull Waterhole, Caves, Emperor Springs, Petermann Ranges, Lasseter's Cave and the Docker River. Keep a look out in the distance as Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and Uluru (Ayers Rock) appear on the horizon.
The road is generally well formed; though expect corrugations, bulldust, potholes, rocky outcrops, and soft sandy riverbeds along the way. Supplies, accommodation and camping are available at roadhouses along the way, though it is best to check availability and opening times prior to departure.
Aboriginal Entry permits are required to travel on the Great Central Road. For more information visit The Outback Way website.
Laverton is a small gold and nickel mining community 12 hours northeast of Perth.
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Accessible all year, subject to weather and road conditions.