Borroloola Health Centre

Borroloola is located on the eastern coast of the Northern Territory on the Gulf of Carpentaria, approximately 850 kilometres south east of Darwin, on the McArthur River.670km south east of Katherine- “Doing it Better for the Bush” 1997Borroloola is a small town with a colourful past, just south of the Gulf of Carpentaria, the centre of the Yanyuwa Aboriginal people and the cattle stations of the surrounding area, about 350 km east of the Daly Waters turnoff. There are a few shops, a lively pub and the fishing in the Macarthur River is one of the best in the Territory, with each year a competition to catch the largest "barramundi", a highly prized fresh water fish.The surroundings are beautiful, with swimming holes like those on the Wearyan River and Bone Lagoon, although the latter is on an Aboriginal owned station, not too far from Bing Bong on the coast. It is not advisable to swim in the Macarthur River though: large "salties" (crocodiles) may be seen. And the weather? Click here to find out.

Around 300 in town but approximately 1610 including outstations

English and Yanyuwa.

Sealed all weather road access on Carpentaria Highway which departs Stuart Highway at Daly Waters. To Katherine: 6-7 hoursDriving to the RegionIt is recommended that travellers to the region carry at least 2 litres of water per person per day and ample food when travelling in the Gulf Region and Northern Territory.Vehicles should be equipped with adequate spares as this is an isolated region.There is No LPG in the Gulf Region. Borroloola is accessible via all weather bitumen road from Barkly Homestead to the south and from the Hi-Way Inn for travellers heading south from Katherine/Darwin/Western Australia.The Savannah Way Road between Borroloola and the Queensland Border is closed during the Wet Season (December - March) due to swollen river crossings. Please check this link to the NT Road report.The Roper Highway (Nathan River Road section) is also closed to traffic during the wet season months when the river crossings are impassable.Up to date information on road conditions in the region or this NT Road Report
http ://www.grtpa.com.au/information.htm

To Katherine: 2.5 hours To Darwin: 4 hours to Darwin (daily)Borroloola has a bitumen airstrip which a mail plane brings passengers to three times a week.Flight Information to the Region Borroloola has an all weather sealed airstrip.There is a sealed all weather air strip at McArthur River Mine, permission has to be sought from the mine liaison officer at Borroloola - Ph No is 08 89 758887 or Fax 08 89 758170.National Jet/QANTAS has a week day service into McArthur River Mine from Darwin. Bookings can be made through the Darwin QANTAS office.MRM is situated 70km approx from Borroloola.Borroloola can be accessed by international air flights into Darwin, and then on a internal domestic flight to McArthur River Mine. From the mine, travel can be arranged to/from Borroloola.There is a unsealed airstrip at King Ash Bay Fishing Club - Information Phone:
08 89 758763 King Ash Bay is 40 km from Borroloola

Grocery requirements can be met at the Borroloola Bulk Discount store as well as the Mini Mart which is open seven days a week, twelve hours a day. Fishing supplies are also readily available. Fresh baked goods can be purchased from the Borroloola Bakery. There is also a post office with CBA agency, ANZ banking agency, school, butcher, service stations, takeaway food outlets, police station and hotels.

Permits are not required to travel through the Gulf Region. Permits are required if travelling through specified Aboriginal land. If permits are required, contact Northern Land Council on Ph No 08 89 758848.

Barra fishing classic held at the King Ash Bay Fishing Club each year over the Easter Weekend. More details contact Ph No. 08 89 758763.

Comments from Previous StudentsTake the following: Bring a bike, its essential. Things to do: Enjoy the sunset and sunshine Places to go: Library has good videos available