Explore Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Alice Springs, NT map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — Geoscience Australia topographic mapping and the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 sheets — plus a labelled MGA grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below. You will find live weather, local and world news further down the page.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
Drag the map to pan to any area of Northern Territory or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Alice Springs and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the Geoscience Australia National Base Map — seamless topographic mapping covering the mainland, Tasmania and the external territories. NATMAP 250K shows the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 map sheets, mosaicked nationwide — the printed sheets generations of Australians navigated the outback with. The search box finds any Australian town, suburb or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Alice Springs.
Reading the map like a paper sheet. Click Grid to overlay the Map Grid of Australia (MGA), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as an MGA grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — the grid reference being what emergency services and search and rescue work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need mobile coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load, which across much of inland Australia is most of the time.
Map search is available for a limited number of queries per session to manage costs. Be specific — search precisely for best results.
| Locality | Alice Springs |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | Alice Springs Municipality |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -23.69968 |
| Longitude | 133.88142 |
| Population | 25,186 |
| Density | 20148.8 /km² |
| Area | 1.2 km² |
| Elevation | 583 m |
| Postcode | 0870 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 1290 km south-southeast |
Alice Springs is a locality in the Alice Springs Municipality local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It has a population of 25,186. The locality covers an area of 1.2 km², giving a population density of about 20148.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 583 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1290 km south-southeast of Darwin. Alice Springs is located at 23.6997°S, 133.8814°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 0870. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Alice Springs pulses with a quiet, resilient energy at the very heart of the continent. It lies 1289.8 km south-south-east of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 166°T), and is situated 2.1 km east-north-east of Gillen. The land here is ancient, a sprawling canvas of ochre earth baked by an unwavering sun, embraced by the rugged, ancient MacDonnell Ranges that rise like sleeping giants on the horizon. The air, especially in the early morning and late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, a testament to the vastness that surrounds this desert settlement. Water, a precious commodity, carves ephemeral paths through the landscape, its presence often marked by hardy vegetation clinging to its banks, a constant reminder of life's tenacity in this arid expanse. The town itself is a low-slung collection of buildings, spreading outwards rather than upwards, reflecting a practical approach to existence under an immense sky.
The story of Alice Springs is deeply intertwined with its pioneering spirit and the enduring legacy of its Traditional Custodians. It began as a vital outpost on the Overland Telegraph Line, a crucial link connecting Australia to the rest of the world. Over time, it evolved into a centre for pastoralism, its economy historically tied to the vast cattle stations that dot the surrounding country, the echoes of that era still palpable in the town’s character. Today, while pastoralism remains a significant industry, Alice Springs has diversified, with tourism playing an increasingly important role, drawing travellers seeking the raw beauty and profound cultural experiences of the Red Centre. The town serves as a crucial hub for the region, its services extending far into the remote outback, a lifeline for scattered communities.
Alice Springs hums with a unique cultural rhythm, a blend of contemporary life and deep-rooted traditions. While not a major sporting metropolis, it supports local teams in leagues like the AFL and has a strong connection to Outback events that celebrate the region's heritage. The annual Parrtjima – A Festival in Light, a spectacular display of Aboriginal art illuminating the desert landscape, is a world-renowned showcase of Indigenous culture and creativity, drawing visitors from across the globe. Iconic natural landmarks like the majestic Uluru and Kata Tjuta are within reach, though not strictly within the municipality, their spiritual significance resonating throughout the region. The desert environment itself, with its stark beauty and the extraordinary quality of its light, is a constant source of wonder, inspiring artists and writers alike, and providing a dramatic backdrop to the lives lived here.
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, CAPAD 2024 (Australian protected areas), OpenStreetMap.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Alice Springs, Northern Territory. 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 Alice Springs, in the Alice Springs Municipality local government area.
Detailed location data for Alice Springs includes the postcode (0870), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Alice Springs Municipality), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any Australian town, suburb or landmark by name; offers Geoscience Australia topographic mapping and the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 sheets as base layers; overlays a labelled Map Grid of Australia (MGA) so the map can be read like a printed topographic sheet; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as an MGA grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require mobile coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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 Alice Springs is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | October 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; © Geoscience Australia National Base Map and NATMAP 1:250 000 (CC BY 4.0); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |