Welcome to Upper Gascoyne
The Shire of Upper Gascoyne is situated in the inland eastern region of the Gascoyne and is home to the two significant and spectacular National Parks; Mt Augustus and Kennedy Ranges.
Gascoyne Junction is the town hub of the Shire of Upper Gascoyne and is located two hours’ drive inland from Carnarvon.
The key economic driver in the Upper Gascoyne is pastoral activity, however tourism is an area of growth and there is significant mining exploration being undertaken.
Burringurrah Aboriginal Community
Burringurrah is a remote Aboriginal community in the Shire of Upper Gascoyne, approximately 480kms east of Carnarvon. Burringurrah is a closed community, and any visitors must attend the Burringurrah Police station to gain authorisation to access it.
Community facilities include a school, which provides for students ranging from pre-primary to high school level, a 25m swimming pool, a Telecentre/training facility currently utilised for the Indigenous Ranger program that operates seasonally from approximately March to October, a police station, and a Medicare office which employs one community member.
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