Nyangumarta Transit Permit

GENERAL INFORMATION

WHAT AREAS DOESN'T THE TRANSIT PERMIT COVER?

Departure from the Nyangumarta Highway or other areas listed above is not permitted, unless you have specific permission from NWAC to do so.

  • Certain stretches of the Nyangumarta Highway are designated No Stopping Areas and you are required to drive straight through these areas without stopping. No Stopping Areas are marked on the map in your brochure included with your Transit Permit.

  • If travelling further east onto the Martu native title determination you will need to seek guidance from Jamukurnu Yapilikurnu Aboriginal Corporation www.jyac.com.au

 

The outback lands of Australia are unforgiving and isolated and there are risks associated with travelling in remote areas. Travellers must cope with very harsh, arid conditions which quickly take their toll on vehicles and people. Do not travel through the area unless you have made plans to cope with vehicle breakdowns or personal emergencies. You and your party must be self-reliant.

  • Individuals travelling on the Nyangumarta Highway must take all due precautions (including planning for weather events and road conditions) and exercise appropriate safety measures.

TRANSIT PERMIT FEE STRUCTURE

30- day Permit                                                                          $110 (including GST per 4WD and associated trail)

Annual Permit                                                                           $143 (including GST per 4WD and associated trailer)

GENERAL CONDITIONS APPLYING TO A TRANSIT PERMIT

  • The Transit Permit will be valid only for the purpose and dates specified.

  • You must keep a copy of your Transit Permit on you throughout your journey. You must provide the Permit for inspection if requested to do so by a Nyangumarta Traditional Owner, NWAC employee, or a law enforcement officer.

  • You are required to adhere to Four Wheel Drive Australia’s Codes of Conduct for Off Road Driving and Camping.

  • The issue of this Transit Permit does not imply that individual Nyangumarta Traditional Owners have been advised of your intended visit.

  • You must observe all Western Australian laws.

  • You must not undertake any mining or prospecting (including fossicking) within the Nyangumarta People (Part A) Determination area unless you have a specific lease or licence to do so.

  • You must not access any areas where mining, oil or gas equipment (including well heads) is present. Interference with such equipment is dangerous and may cause life threatening injury.

  • Do not remove any Aboriginal art, sacred objects or artefacts from Nyangumarta land, unless you have written permission from an approved agency.

  • Use of firearms on or about the Nyangumarta Highway is prohibited.

  • Hunting on or about the Nyangumarta Highway is prohibited, unless you have appropriate written approval from NWAC.

  • Littering is prohibited. All waste must be burnt or carried out.

  • You must have a four-wheel drive vehicle. Use of a two-wheel drive vehicle or motorbikes is prohibited.

  • Persons seeking to access the Nyangumarta Highway on foot, using a bicycle, on horseback or with camels, or any other such means of transport that is not a four-wheel drive vehicle must apply for a Special Purpose Permit via NWAC.

  • Permit holders acknowledge and agree that they and their passengers:

    • access Nyangumarta land and use the Nyangumarta Highway entirely at their own risk,

    • NWAC make no representations as to the condition of the Nyangumarta Highway, and:

    • are not liable in any manner for any loss, damage, cost, expense or injury to person or property of any kind, however caused, resulting from the use of the Nyangumarta Highway.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The Transit Permit allows you to drive, camp and undertake tourism related activities at designated areas along the Nyangumarta Highway (approximately 310kms) as shown on the map below. Limited access to other parts of the Nyangumarta People (Part A) determination area are specified below.

Nabaru Rose’s Track

·       The Transit Permit also allows access to “Nabaru Rose’s Track”, also known as Nikolay Road.

Airstrip

·       Access to the airstrip at the end of Nabaru Rose’s Track is permitted for emergency purposes only.

Djimakarra Soak

·       You are permitted access to Djimakarra Soak as a daytime camping spot/rest area but overnight camping is prohibited.

NWAC is now issuing Transit Permits along what was formally called the Kidson Track – now renamed as the Nyangumarta Highway. The Nyangumarta Highway is a significant route traversing Nyangumarta Country in the northwest of Western Australia. It plays an important role in connecting remote communities, supporting access to key cultural sites, and enabling traditional land management activities.

The Nyangumarta Highway holds cultural significance for the Nyangumarta people, as it crosses landscapes that are rich in heritage and ecological diversity. NWAC ensures that the highway is managed in a way that respects and protects the land, while facilitating sustainable use for tourism, cultural practices, and regional development.

DO I NEED A TRANSIT PERMIT?

The Transit Permit allow access through the Nyangumarta native title lands for individual tourists. Please note, if you are interested in pursuing a commercial or private tourist enterprise, you will need to apply for a Special Purpose Permit.

Each Transit Permits applies to one 4WD vehicle (and attached trailer), and you can purchase a 30 day Permit, or Annual Permit.

The Nyangumarta Highway is a very remote trek and you should only attempt it if you are experienced in remote travel, well equipped and have a reliable four-wheel drive. It is also travelled by large trucks from time to time.

Please consider the risk before you attempt the trek and plan accordingly.

WHAT AREAS DOES THE TRANSIT PERMIT COVER?