Elsey, 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 Elsey, in the Roper Gulf Region local government area.
| Locality | Elsey |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | Roper Gulf Region |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -15.08566 |
| Longitude | 133.38784 |
| Area | 8447.7 km² |
| Postcode | 0852 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 400 km southeast |
Elsey is a locality in the Roper Gulf Region local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. The locality covers an area of 8447.7 km². It lies approximately 400 km southeast of Darwin. Elsey is located at 15.0857°S, 133.3878°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 0852. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Elsey lies spread beneath a sky that burns a fierce, unwavering blue for much of the year, the earth beneath a mosaic of ochre and russet. It lies 400.6 km south-east of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 137°T), and is situated 39.7 km east-south-east of Mataranka. The landscape is a study in patient endurance, where hardy spinifex clutches at the ancient soil and ghost gums stand sentinel, their pale bark bleached by the relentless sun. Across the plains, the air itself feels thick, a palpable presence that hums with the distant drone of insects and the rustle of unseen creatures in the dry grasses. The occasional creek bed, a scar of paler sand, hints at the fleeting power of water after the rains, a promise of life in this often-parched terrain.
The history of Elsey is whispered on the dry winds that sweep across its cattle country, a legacy tied to the vast pastoral leases that define its economic pulse. For generations, the land has yielded its bounty through the tireless work of stockmen and their herds, a rhythm dictated by the seasons and the enduring spirit of those who call this place home. While the present is firmly rooted in the continuation of this grazing tradition, the echoes of earlier times, of explorers and prospectors who once traversed these same tracts, can still be felt. The very air seems to carry the scent of dry earth and sun-baked leather, a subtle perfume of resilience and a quiet, persistent strength.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Elsey, 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 Elsey, in the Roper Gulf Region local government area.
Detailed location data for Elsey includes the postcode (0852), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Roper Gulf 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 Elsey 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. |