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| Locality | Burt Plain |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | Macdonnell Region |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -23.38067 |
| Longitude | 133.4736 |
| Population | 274 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 9809.3 km² |
| Elevation | 662 m |
| Postcode | 0872 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 1245 km south-southeast |
Burt Plain is a locality in the Macdonnell Region local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 274. The locality covers an area of 9809.3 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 662 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1245 km south-southeast of Darwin. Burt Plain is located at 23.3807°S, 133.4736°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 0872. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Burt Plain is a vast expanse of ochre earth, stretching towards horizons softened by the desert's breath. It lies 54.7 km north-west of Alice Springs, NT (from Alice Springs, NT: bearing 310°T), and is situated 54.1 km north-west of Gillen. The land here is a study in subtle tones, a mosaic of spinifex hummocks the colour of old gold, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of acacia trees. The air, when the sun begins its slow descent, carries a dry warmth, a whisper of the ancient forces that shaped this country. It is a place where the sky feels immense, a boundless canvas painted with the fiery hues of sunset, and the silence is so profound it can feel like a presence, a quiet companion to the traveller.
Historically, this region has been a pathway, a place of passage for those who understood its rhythms and respected its harsh beauty. The economy of Burt Plain, though modest, is deeply tied to the land, with grazing leases providing livelihoods for families who have worked these soils for generations. The dust, kicked up by the hooves of cattle or the wheels of a ute, is not merely dirt but a testament to a resilient way of life, a connection to the earth that runs deeper than any formal industry. Occasionally, a rare bloom might push through the parched ground after a fleeting rain, a vibrant splash of colour against the muted landscape, a reminder of the tenacious life that thrives in this seemingly unforgiving environment.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Burt Plain, 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 Burt Plain, in the Macdonnell Region local government area.
Detailed location data for Burt Plain includes the postcode (0872), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Macdonnell Region), with an ABS remoteness classification of 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 Burt Plain is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |