Peppimenarti was founded in the mid 1970s as a permanent settlement for the Ngan'gikurrunggurr people. "Peppi" translates as rock and "menarti" as large, referring to the rock formation that overlooks the community. At its base is a wide stream and a series of pools which is a significant, sacred site. The community is located 300km south west of Darwin and 100km from the Daly River crossing.