Parnngurr Community

Parnngurr
Western Australia
Postcode(s) 6760
Location 370 km (230 mi) east of Newman, Western Australia
LGA(s) Shire of East Pilbara
State electorate(s) Pilbara
Federal Division(s) Durack

Parnngurr is a medium-sized Aboriginal community, located 370 km from Newman in the Pilbara Region of Western Australia, within the Shire of East Pilbara. Parnngurr is also known as Cotton Creek, due to the name of the local airstrip and the seasonal creek that runs beside the community.

Local Area

The community sits within the spectacular Karlamilyi National Park. The park is one of the most rugged and remote in Australia, and visitors should come well prepared and expect minimal facilities outside of Parnngurr. The popular Desert Queen Baths lie about a half day's drive away along the Rudall River track; also in the area is Kalkan Kalkan soak, Hanging Rock, Parnngurr Hill and Parnngurr Rock Hole, as well as numerous bluffs, caves, creeks and bush tracks for the adventurous.

Facilities

The community shop provides residents and visitors with fuel, food, cold drinks, some camping and vehicle gear, and fresh fruit and vegetables. Fuel supply is reliable and many visitors to the Canning Stock Route and Karlamilyi National Park stop in Parnngurr to refuel and pick up supplies. Staff and residents are very knowledgeable about the area and are happy to provide advice on road conditions and places to visit. The community also supplies emergency medical facilities, accommodation, caravan parking and laundry. Although permits are not required to visit Parnngurr, it should be noted that it is a dry community, meaning that drugs and alcohol are not allowed.

Native title

The community is located within the Determined Martu (WG6110/98) Native Title claim area.

Education

Children of school age at Parnngurr attend the Parnngurr Community School.

Governance

The community is managed through its incorporated body, Parnngurr Aboriginal Corporation, incorporated under the Aboriginal Councils and Associations Act 1976 on 6 December 1989.

Town planning

Parnngurr Layout Plan No.2 has been prepared in accordance with State Planning Policy 3.2 Aboriginal Settlements. Layout Plan No.2 was endorsed by the community on 18 April 2007 and the WAPC on 4 December 2007. The Layout Plan map-set and background report can be viewed at Planning Western Australia official site.

Coordinates: 22°49′01″S 122°35′52″E / 22.81694°S 122.59778°E / -22.81694; 122.59778

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