Mungalalu (Truscott Airbase) Mungalalu Visitor Area
UUNGUU
Natural Story
Wumanggarr (sandplain woodland) Country with Burunggurr (bloodwood), Arn.gurru (woollybutt) and Barrurru (stringy-bark) trees. Mungalalu is home to the Jebarra (emu).
Historical Story
Heavy WW2 bomber forward base built by Australians and many Wunambal Gaambera people in 1944 to raid the (now) Indonesian islands. Many Traditional Owners watched their first ‘cowboy’ movie films here at “Anjo Palace” Cinema. Mungalalu Truscott is owned by the Wunambal Gaambera people. Today the base supports helicopter logistics to off-shore oil and gas rigs.This Visitor Location is in Aboriginal Reserve R24705. Your UVP will support your application to Department of Aboriginal Affairs (www.daa.wa.gov.au) to access Visitor Locations within R24705.
Access
Traditional Owner Escort Only by prior arrangement with Wunambal Gaambera Aboriginal Corporation (WGAC).
