Jabaljarri Arts and Merchandise
Highlights
- Explore original artworks by Steven Jabaljarri Sutton, connecting deeply with Jawoyn culture and storytelling.
- Relax in self-contained caravan spots, surrounded by peaceful native bushland, perfect for unwinding and reflection.
- Gather around the fire in the evening, listening to captivating stories of land and spirit shared by Steve.
- Discover a living art gallery that showcases the vibrant expressions of Country through dot paintings and crosshatch work.
Jabaljarri Arts & Merchandise offers a culturally rich, artistic escape nestled in the bush just outside Tennant Creek. A restful oasis for weary travellers, it the compound also has a 12 self-contained caravan parking spot set among peaceful native bushland — the perfect place to pause, reflect, and reconnect.
At the heart of the experience is the on-site art gallery, showcasing original works by Steven Jabaljarri Sutton — a proud Jawoyn artist and cultural custodian. The gallery is a living expression of Country, where visitors can explore dot paintings, crosshatch work, and storytelling woven through colour and canvas. Artworks are available for purchase, offering a tangible connection to the land and its stories.
In the evening, guests are invited to gather around the fire and hear Steve share the stories behind his art — stories of land, family, and spirit passed down through generations.
A visit to Jabaljarri is more than a stop — it’s a moment of rest, reflection, and real connection to Country.
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Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Digital communication materials (hard copy information also online) is available.
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