Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara

Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) is a local government area covering arid land in northwestern South Australia. It functions as an administrative region managed by the indigenous population who call this land home.

A government reserve was established in 1921 in the northwestern region, forming the foundation for this territory. The land's administrative structure grew out of efforts to define indigenous land rights and governance.

The Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara languages remain central to daily life and identity here. Many local artists create traditional and contemporary works that reflect the region's deep cultural roots.

A permit is required before visiting, which can be obtained through official channels in advance. This requirement helps protect the communities and their cultural sites from unplanned disruption.

Over 500 artists work across various art centers in the region, displaying their creations through a collective network. These works blend traditional techniques with contemporary expression in unexpected ways.

Location: South Australia

Inception: 1981

Elevation above the sea: 509 m

Shares border with: Petermann, Ghan, Kaltjiti, Amata, Pukatja, Mimili, Watarru, Murputja, Kanpi, Pipalyatjara, Kalka, SA Remainder, Commonwealth Hill, Tieyon, Iwantja, Ngaanyatjarra-Giles, Beadell

Website: http://waru.org

GPS coordinates: -26.50000,132.00000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:49