URAPUNTJA

Urapuntja (also known as Utopia) is a remote Aboriginal community located in the Northern Territory, Australia, approximately 250 kilometers northeast of Alice Springs. The postcode 0872 covers a vast area of arid desert landscape, home to the Alyawarr and Anmatyerr people, who have strong cultural ties to the land. Urapuntja is renowned for its vibrant Indigenous art, particularly its batik and acrylic paintings, which reflect the community's deep connection to traditional stories and country. The community is part of the Utopia Homelands, a collection of outstations established during the 1970s self-determination movement, promoting Indigenous land rights and cultural preservation. Life in Urapuntja is deeply rooted in traditional practices, with a focus on maintaining cultural heritage, language, and communal living while facing challenges common to remote areas, such as limited access to services and infrastructure.

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Postcode: 0872
State: NT
Coordinates (lat/long): -21.949513, 131.298809
Federal Electorate: Lingiari

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