Daly River, 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 Daly River, in the Victoria Daly Region local government area.
| Locality | Daly River |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | Victoria Daly Region |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -13.5856 |
| Longitude | 130.64102 |
| Population | 185 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 1890.1 km² |
| Elevation | 20 m |
| Postcode | 0822 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 127 km south |
Daly River is a locality in the Victoria Daly Region local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 185. The locality covers an area of 1890.1 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 20 m above sea level. It lies approximately 127 km south of Darwin. Daly River is located at 13.5856°S, 130.6410°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 0822. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Daly River unfurls its character along the slow, ochre-tinted waters that give it name, a place where the air hangs thick with the scent of eucalyptus and damp earth. It lies 126.7 km south of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 190°T), and is situated 70.6 km south-west of Batchelor. The landscape here is a study in greens and browns, a mosaic of rust-red soil supporting a dense, resilient scrub that gives way to broader expanses of savanna woodland. Ancient termite mounds, like miniature terracotta cities, punctuate the terrain, standing sentinel against a sky that can shift from a searing, cloudless blue to a bruised, tempestuous grey with startling speed. The river itself, a serpentine artery, reflects the changing hues of the heavens, its surface occasionally broken by the silent glide of a crocodile or the sudden splash of a barramundi. Life at Daly River moves with a measured cadence, dictated by the seasons and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants.
The history of Daly River is etched into its very being, a story of exploration, resilience, and adaptation. For millennia, Indigenous peoples have moved across this country, their connection to the land deep and unbroken, shaping the cultural contours of the region. European settlement brought a different rhythm, with early attempts at agriculture and pastoralism struggling against the formidable environment. Later, the discovery of mineral deposits, particularly gold, brought a transient boom and bust, leaving behind whispers of forgotten fortunes. Today, the economy of Daly River draws strength from the land, with cattle grazing on the expansive plains and a growing appreciation for its natural beauty drawing a steady trickle of travellers seeking its untamed allure. The river remains the lifeblood, a constant presence that shapes the daily lives and enduring identity of Daly River.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Daly River, 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 Daly River, in the Victoria Daly Region local government area.
Detailed location data for Daly River includes the postcode (0822), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Victoria Daly 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 Daly River 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. |