Darwin River Dam, 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 Darwin River Dam, in the Coomalie Shire local government area.
| Locality | Darwin River Dam |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | Coomalie Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -12.89265 |
| Longitude | 131.04481 |
| Area | 264.6 km² |
| Postcode | 0822 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 52 km south-southeast |
Darwin River Dam is a locality in the Coomalie Shire local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. The locality covers an area of 264.6 km². It lies approximately 52 km south-southeast of Darwin. Darwin River Dam is located at 12.8926°S, 131.0448°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 0822. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Darwin River Dam is a significant landmark in the Coomalal Shire, a place where the earth holds its water with a quiet reverence. It lies 52.5 km south-south-east of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 155°T), and is situated 11.7 km south-east of Darwin River. The land here rolls in gentle swells, dressed in the muted greens and ochres of the tropical savanna, a landscape etched by the relentless sun and the infrequent, glorious deluge. Scattered eucalyptus trees, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, stand sentinel over the terrain, their leaves whispering secrets on the warm, humid breeze. The air itself feels thick, carrying the scent of damp earth and eucalyptus, a tangible presence that clings to the skin.
The genesis of Darwin River Dam is intrinsically linked to the burgeoning needs of the Northern Territory's capital, a testament to human foresight in harnessing the wild generosity of the tropics. This reservoir, vital for supplying water, underpins the local economy which, while not dominated by a single industry, draws sustenance from the surrounding pastoral leases and a growing agricultural sector that experiments with tropical produce. The dam’s presence has subtly shaped the character of the locality, fostering a sense of reliance on the natural world and a quiet appreciation for the water that sustains life, especially as the dry season tightens its grip.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Darwin River Dam, 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 Darwin River Dam, in the Coomalie Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Darwin River Dam includes the postcode (0822), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Coomalie Shire), 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 Darwin River Dam 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. |