Barrkira

About Barrkira

History

Barrkira, on the ancestral land of the Golumala people, is closely connected to the peoples living at Raymaŋgirr, Burrum, Gutjaŋan and Yäŋunbi. There are representatives from several clan-nations living at Barrkira: Golumala (land owners), Gupapuyŋu, Rirratjiŋu, Wangurri and Gumatj.

Barrkira is a coastal community where fish, stingray, turtle and shellfish are a major part of the people’s diet.

Getting here

By Road

• Barrkira is 107 kms from Yirrkala
• Travel time from Yirralka in 4X4 – approx. 3-4 hours, depending on weather and road conditions
• 4X4 is required to reach the homeland
• GPS Coordinates: -12.00837927165935, 136.4667853532041

By Air

• 27 kms flying out of Gove Airport with Air Arnhem, MAF Australia or Black Diamond Aviation

Private Land

Please note that Laynhapuy Homelands are private land and not to be visited without permission. Some homelands can be accessed with the appropriate permit, please contact us for more information

More Information

For more Information on the best time to travel and road conditions, please visit the East Arnhem Land Website