Ampilatwatja, 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 Ampilatwatja, in the Barkly Region local government area.
| Locality | Ampilatwatja |
| 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 | -21.65763 |
| Longitude | 135.24249 |
| Population | 410 |
| Density | 14.5 /km² |
| Area | 28.3 km² |
| Elevation | 397 m |
| Postcode | 0872 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 1124 km south-southeast |
Ampilatwatja is a locality in the Barkly Region local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 410. The locality covers an area of 28.3 km², giving a population density of about 14.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 397 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1124 km south-southeast of Darwin. Ampilatwatja is located at 21.6576°S, 135.2425°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.
Ampilatwatja rests on a landscape that speaks of deep time, a sun-baked country where the earth itself seems to breathe with a dry, persistent heat. It lies 266.6 km north-north-east of Alice Springs, NT (from Alice Springs, NT: bearing 32°T), and is situated 46.7 km north-west of Sandover. The land here is a study in ochre and rust, punctuated by hardy spinifex that shimmers like spun glass under the relentless sun, and the occasional ghost gum, its white limbs stark against the pale blue sky. A gentle swell of ancient sandstone rises and falls, forming low mesas and shallow, dry creek beds that hint at a more generous past, their sandy floors etched with the stories of infrequent rains. The air itself feels thin and pure, carrying the scent of dust, dry grass, and the faint, sweet perfume of unseen wildflowers that bloom with defiant beauty after the faintest shower.
The history of Ampilatwatja is intricately woven with the cycles of the land and the enduring presence of its traditional custodians. For millennia, this country has been a vital hub, a place of gathering and ceremony, where knowledge of the seasons and the spirits of the land has been passed down through generations. The local economy, though modest, is deeply connected to this heritage, with art playing a significant role, showcasing the vibrant colours and dreamings of the Anmatyerr people. Visitors often remark on the profound sense of stillness that pervades Ampilatwatja, a quietude that allows the ancient narratives of this place to resonate with a remarkable clarity, a testament to a way of life that has weathered the passage of time with grace and resilience.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ampilatwatja, 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 Ampilatwatja, in the Barkly Region local government area.
Detailed location data for Ampilatwatja 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 Ampilatwatja 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. |