Groote Eylandt
Groote Eylandt is the largest island in the Gulf of Carpentaria and the fourth largest island in Australia. It was named by the explorer Abel Tasman in 1644 and is Dutch for "Large Island". It is the homeland of, and is owned by, the Anindilyakwa People
Groote Eylandt lies about 50 km from the Northern Territory mainland and eastern coast of Arnhem Land, about 630 km from Darwin. The island measures about 50 km from east to west and 60 km from north to south; its area is 2,326.1 km2.
Groote Eylandt Event Calendar Click Here
ALC Rangers
Land Access Permits are required to enter recreation areas, they are available to purchase from the Ranger base at Pole 13 Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm Click Here
Notice of Recreational Land Closures can be found on the board on the way out of town or by Clicking Here
Alyangula Darts Club Click Here
Alyangula Golf Club Click Here
Take the kids down for an afternoon hit of golf and dinner at the Golf Club. No clubs? No worries! You can borrow clubs, just ask at the friendly staff at the Alyangula Golf Club.
Alyangula Kiosk & Newsagency Click Here
Airport Bus Service
The airport bus service is available to transport you between the airport and the Alyangula township for all charter and commercial flights.
If you would like to book the bus, please complete the attached form and email to fmacctra@south32.net or drop off to the Village Administration Office at a minimum of 48 hours prior to your pick up requirement.
Alyangula Police Station
Alyangula Recreation Club (ARC) Click Here
Angurugu Store Click Here
Operating hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 4:30pm
Sat - 9:00am - 12:00pm
Anidilyakwa Arts Centre Click Here
Anindilyakwa Land Council (ALC) Click Here
ANZ
Operation hours: Tues - Thurs 9:30am - 1:00pm
Ph: 13 13 14
ARC
Enjoy some outdoor fun at the ARC with a game of lawn bowls or a play on the playground. The ARC also has four generic arcade systems with 620 old school arcade games and a range of board games for indoor play.
Auriga Marine Click Here
Australia Post
Operating hours: Mon, Wed-Fri - 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tues - 9:30am - 5:00pm
Bartalumba Mini Mart
Operating hours: Mon - Sun 8:00am - 8pm
Bush Fit Mob Click Here
Bush Fit Mob have released their school holiday schedule and it is jam packed with exciting ways to keep busy these holidays! There is something for everyone, check out the full schedule in the Community Notices section below.
Bush Medijina Click Here
CWA Groote Eylandt Branch Click Here
Follow the CWA on Facebook to keep informed about the book nook open times and any fun activities coming up (for both kids and adults!).
Express Supermarket (Alyangula)
Operation hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 7:30pm
Sat - 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sun - 8:00am - 12:00pm
Operating hours may change on public holidays
Eylandt Automotive and Marine Click Here
GEMCO ESO - snake sightings Ph: 8987 4425
GEMCO Town office - Alyangula Pool and Tennis Court
Keys is required to use the swimming pool, squash courts, tennis court & gym.
These keys are available for a $50 refundable deposit at the Village Admin Building.
Hire Sport Equipment
Get some friends together and organise a game of AFL, soccer, tennis, netball, squash, basketball, volleyball and more! Contact the Tastelife Coordinators on 0484 668 603 to hire sporting equipment from the gym for free.
GEMCO Click Here
Groote Eylandt and Bickerton Island Enterprises (GEBIE) Click Here
Groote Eylandt Co-op Click Here
Operating hours: First Saturday of each month
10:00am - 12:00pm @ Ainidilyakwa Arts Centre
Groote Eylandt Game & Sport Fishing Club Click Here
Groote Eylandt Health Clinic
Operating hours: Mon-Fri
Ph: 8987 6255
Groote Eylandt Health Store
Groote Eylandt Language Centre Click Here
Groote Eylandt Lodge Click Here
Groote Eylandt Social Sports Club Click Here
Leading Appliances Click Here
Playgroup
Playgroup is back from Wednesday, 8 January! Take the kids down to ASEC Hall on Wednesdays from 9.00am – 11.00am to join in on some playgroup fun! During the School holidays Playgroup is open to all ages (must be accompanied by an adult). For updates follow Alyangula Playgroup on Facebook.
Polly Farmer Foundation on Groote Eylandt Click Here
Rubbish collection
New Town: Tuesday & Friday
Old Town: Monday & Thursday
