Barunga

Clinic opening hours

Monday: 08:30am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Tuesday: 08:30am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Wednesday: 08:30am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Thursday: 08:30am - 12:00pm

Friday: 09:30am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Weekends and Public Holidays: The Barunga clinic is open for emergencies only outside of the above clinic opening hours, to access after hours emergency care please call the clinic on 08 8975 4501.

Clinic Contact Details

Phone Number: 08 8975 4501

Address: Lot 322, Barunga NT 0852

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.