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PHOTO: Todd Condie, NLC

Barunga Festival 2007
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HOW TO GET THERE
Barunga community is one of the most easily accessible Aboriginal communities in the Top End with sealed roads all the way.  It is 80kms south east of Katherine on the Central Arnhem Highway.  From Darwin, travel south to Katherine on the Stuart Highway, continue through Katherine and drive a further 50kms and turn left into the Central Arnhem Highway and continue to Barunga for another 30kms.  All turn offs will be well signed.  

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PERMITS
No permits are needed to visit the community on the festival weekend. This is strictly a no-grog event. You are not permitted to bring any alcohol or drugs into the community.
 
CAMPING
Camping in the community is free.  Visitors are welcome to camp in the community over the three nights and days of the Festival, meeting residents who enjoy the opportunity the festival provides to spend time with friends and family who often travel great distances to take part in both the sports and the cultural programs.  Bush toilets, public toilets and ablution blocks with showers are scattered all over the camp grounds.
 
Some areas near the camp ground are ‘Restricted Resident Areas’.  Please be respectful of the homes and local residents of the Barunga community.
 
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LOCAL ACCOMODATION
As well as camping in the community there are many other accommodation options in the town of Katherine.  See the Katherine Regional Tourist Association website www.krta.com.au
 
WEATHER, HEALTH and SAFTEY
In June, the days are hot and sunny and the nights can be very cool.  Be sure to bring appropriate clothing. You will need light clothes, hats and sun protection during the day. To enjoy the open air evening concerts you will need warm clothing  
Bring with you any medicines.  You should also bring insect repellant.
 

FACILITIES
Good quality food and beverage stalls (non-alcoholic) will be available as well as a well stocked store.
Fuel is available, however it is recommended that you fill up in Katherine.
There are BBQ facilities in the camp ground.

 
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