Ali Curung, Northern Territory — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Ali Curung, in the Barkly Region local government area.
| Locality | Ali Curung |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | Barkly Region |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -21.01996 |
| Longitude | 134.34065 |
| Population | 494 |
| Density | 1.1 /km² |
| Area | 443.1 km² |
| Elevation | 381 m |
| Postcode | 0872 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 1022 km south-southeast |
Ali Curung is a locality in the Barkly Region local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 494. The locality covers an area of 443.1 km², giving a population density of about 1.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 381 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1022 km south-southeast of Darwin. Ali Curung is located at 21.0200°S, 134.3407°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 0872. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Ali Curung rests on a vast, sun-baked plain, where the earth, a palette of ochres and muted reds, stretches to an impossibly distant horizon. It lies 301.7 km north of Alice Springs, NT (from Alice Springs, NT: bearing 9°T), and is situated 62.5 km north-east of Tara. The air, dry and carrying the scent of parched spinifex and distant eucalyptus, hums with a quiet intensity, a stillness that seems to amplify the calls of unseen birds. Sparse acacia scrub dots the landscape, their thorny branches reaching like skeletal fingers towards the immense, cerulean sky, a sky that can shift from the blinding white of midday to the bruised purples and fiery oranges of sunset with breathtaking speed. The land here feels ancient, weathered by millennia of wind and sun, a stark and beautiful testament to the enduring power of the Australian outback.
The lifeblood of Ali Curung has long been tied to the land, primarily through cattle grazing, a legacy etched into the very character of the place. This is a country where distances are measured in hours, and where the rhythm of life is dictated by the seasons and the needs of the herd. Historically, the area has been a vital crossroads, a place where travellers and stockmen alike have paused to rest and resupply. The spirit of resilience is palpable, a quiet fortitude born from living in harmony with a landscape that demands respect. While not a hub of bustling industry, Ali Curung offers a glimpse into a way of life shaped by the raw, untamed beauty of the Barkly Region, a place where the silence speaks volumes and the vastness of the land inspires profound contemplation.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ali Curung, Northern Territory with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Ali Curung, in the Barkly Region local government area.
Detailed location data for Ali Curung includes the postcode (0872), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Barkly Region), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Ali Curung is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |