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| Locality | Channel Island |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | Litchfield Municipality |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Latitude | -12.55456 |
| Longitude | 130.8611 |
| Area | 11.2 km² |
| Elevation | 22 m |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 10 km south |
Channel Island is a locality in the Litchfield Municipality local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. The locality covers an area of 11.2 km². It sits at an elevation of around 22 m above sea level. It lies approximately 10 km south of Darwin. Channel Island is located at 12.5546°S, 130.8611°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving.
Channel Island, a smudge of green against the broader canvas of the Northern Territory's coastline, presents a landscape sculpted by the relentless interplay of sun and sea. It lies 10.3 km south of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 169°T), and is situated 11.7 km south-south-east of Larrakeyah. Mangrove-fringed waterways, their muddy arteries pulsing with the tides, snake inland, the dense foliage a vibrant emerald against the ochre earth. The air here carries the salty tang of the Timor Sea, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and in the late afternoon, the sun paints the sky in hues of apricot and rose, casting long shadows across the low-lying terrain. The very earth feels porous, absorbing the tropical downpours that define the seasons, leaving behind a rich, humid perfume.
Historically, Channel Island's significance is intrinsically tied to the sea and the resources it provides, though its story is one of quiet persistence rather than grand pronouncements. Early endeavours saw it as a vital point for the burgeoning fishing industry, its sheltered waters offering a haven for vessels and a place to process the day's catch. Later, the island's unique position was recognised for its potential in other areas, quietly contributing to the broader economic fabric of the region through its specialised industries, though details remain often whispered rather than shouted. The island retains a character that is both resilient and unassuming, a place where the rhythm of life is dictated by the sun's arc and the ocean's breath.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Channel Island, 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 Channel Island, in the Litchfield Municipality local government area.
Detailed location data for Channel Island includes the postcode, telephone area code (08), and local government area (Litchfield Municipality). 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 Channel Island 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. |