Kunawarritji, Aboriginal settlement at Well 33, Western Australia.
Kunawarritji is an Indigenous community situated at Well 33 along the Canning Stock Route in remote Western Australia. It functions as a settlement where residents and travelers can access supplies and services in this isolated part of the Pilbara.
The settlement was established in the early 1980s when Martu people from Punmu created a permanent base at Well 33. The community later secured formal recognition of its ownership rights over this portion of the Western Desert.
The Martu people shape daily life through their strong connection to the land and their customs. Visitors notice how the community gathers and conducts its affairs in ways rooted in their heritage and relationship with this place.
A local store operates daily with fresh produce, fuel, and supplies available for both residents and travelers. Plan ahead for limited operating hours and prepare for the remote location with sparse services outside this point.
During traditional ceremonies and gatherings, the population swells from roughly 115 permanent residents to around 1000 participants from surrounding areas. These events reveal the place's deep importance as a meeting point for people across the wider region.
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