Gunbalanya, Administrative center in West Arnhem Region, Australia.
Gunbalanya extends across a tropical landscape with stone formations and floodplains, located 300 kilometers east of Darwin in Northern Territory.
The settlement began as a cattle station in 1909 under Paddy Cahill before transforming into the Church Missionary Society mission in 1925.
The Kunwinjku language prevails among the 1,200 residents who maintain their Aboriginal traditions through art production at the Injalak Arts Centre.
The town contains essential facilities including a supermarket, service station, sports club, health clinic, and an airstrip for year-round accessibility.
During wet seasons, the East Alligator River floods completely restrict road access, making air transportation the only connection to external communities.
Location: West Arnhem Region
GPS coordinates: -12.35435,133.06514
Latest update: June 19, 2025 06:59
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