Die Trockenzeit ist hier und das Barunga Festival steigt in knapp zwei Wochen!
Am Queen's Birthday long weekend, 6 - 9 Juni, gibt's auch in diesem Jahr wieder reichlich gute Musik, Sport, Kultur, Camping!
Wer sich in den naechsten Wochen im Top End aufhaelt, sollte die Gelegenheit nicht verpassen und ein paar Tage in Barunga einplanen.
Barunga ist eine Jawoyn-Community ca. 70km oestlich von Katherine, die schon seit vielen Jahren regelmaessig einlaedt zu diesem Fest der guten Laune.
Mehr Infos gibt's hier: http://barungafestival.com.au
Ein paar Dinge gilt's zu beachten:
Some things you need to know about coming to Barunga:
- Barunga is located 70kms south-east of Katherine on Central Arnhem Rd (sealed road, no need for 4WDs).
- Fuel is unavailable for sale at Barunga Community, make sure you fill up in Katherine.
- Barunga is a dry community, and the Festival is a strictly drug and alcohol free event. Please note there will be police checks on the road to Barunga and your car may be searched.
- Camping areas available in Barunga Community. Festival staff will direct you to these areas. If camping doesn’t appeal there are hotel/motel options in Katherine ( http://www.visitkatherine.com.au )
- There will be a combination of portable and permanent toilets on site, but showering facilities are very limited. There is a beautiful (croc free) river to swim in!
- Barunga Festival 2013 has a healthy food policy. A variety of food options will be available at reasonable prices throughout the Festival. The Outback (general) Store in Barunga is incredibly well stocked and surprisingly affordable. Support the community by buying locally if you can!
- Entry fee valid for 3-day Festival (includes camping fees).
- Access from 3pm Friday the 7th June to lunchtime Monday the 10th of June.
- Wristbands will be issued at the gate and MUST be kept on for the duration of the Festival.