Freds Pass, 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 Freds Pass, in the Litchfield Municipality local government area.
| Locality | Freds Pass |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | Litchfield Municipality |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -12.5361 |
| Longitude | 131.04957 |
| Population | 22 |
| Density | 9.5 /km² |
| Area | 2.3 km² |
| Elevation | 51 m |
| Postcode | 0822 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 24 km east-southeast |
Freds Pass is a locality in the Litchfield Municipality local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 22. The locality covers an area of 2.3 km², giving a population density of about 9.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 51 m above sea level. It lies approximately 24 km east-southeast of Darwin. Freds Pass is located at 12.5361°S, 131.0496°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 0822. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Freds Pass unfolds across a landscape sculpted by ancient geological forces and the persistent, vibrant pulse of the tropics. It lies 23.8 km east-south-east of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 110°T), and is situated 7.8 km south-south-west of Howard Springs. Here, the earth breathes a warm, humid air, carrying the scent of eucalyptus and damp soil, especially after a generous downpour. The terrain, a subtle undulation of termite mounds rising like miniature cathedrals from the ochre-red ground, is softened by the hardy green of spinifex and the scattered, resilient trees that cling to existence. The light at dusk here is a spectacle, bleeding from fiery oranges to bruised purples, a slow, deliberate farewell to the day that seems to imbue the very air with a quiet, almost spiritual stillness, a feeling that the land itself is exhaling a collective sigh.
The history of Freds Pass is entwined with the enduring spirit of the Northern Territory, a place where livelihoods are forged from the land's bounty and its challenges. For generations, it has been a nexus for pastoralism, with cattle stations stretching across vast tracts of country, their livelihoods dictated by the fickle seasons. More recently, the economic landscape has diversified, with a growing recognition of its potential for agriculture, particularly in horticulture, taking advantage of the rich soils and ample water resources when they appear. The presence of a significant military training area nearby adds another layer to the locality's character, a quiet hum of preparedness beneath the everyday rhythms of life, a reminder of the broader strategic importance of this northern frontier.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Freds Pass, 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 Freds Pass, in the Litchfield Municipality local government area.
Detailed location data for Freds Pass includes the postcode (0822), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Litchfield Municipality), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional 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 Freds Pass 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. |