Glyde Point, 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 Glyde Point, in the Litchfield Municipality local government area.
| Locality | Glyde Point |
| 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 | -12.1811 |
| Longitude | 131.0783 |
| Area | 50.5 km² |
| Postcode | 0822 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 40 km northeast |
Glyde Point is a locality in the Litchfield Municipality local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. The locality covers an area of 50.5 km². It lies approximately 40 km northeast of Darwin. Glyde Point is located at 12.1811°S, 131.0783°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.
Glyde Point unfurls along a coastline kissed by the warm Timor Sea, its landscape a subtle blend of ochre earth and tenacious green scrub. It lies 40.5 km north-east of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 39°T), and is situated 28.5 km north-east of Leanyer. The air here carries the unmistakable tang of salt, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and the light, particularly as it softens towards evening, casts a burnished glow across the low-lying terrain. Scattered stands of paperbark trees, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, offer a dappled shade against the persistent tropical sun, their roots grasping firmly into the sandy soil. The dominant character of Glyde Point is one of quiet resilience, a place that has weathered the elements and adapted to the rhythms of the northern Australian climate.
Historically, Glyde Point has been shaped by its connection to the sea and the resources it offers, a story told in the weathered timber of its older buildings and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. While not a major industrial hub, its local economy has long been tied to the bounty of the surrounding waters, with fishing and associated industries providing a livelihood for many. For travellers, Glyde Point offers a glimpse into a way of life that honours the natural world, a stark contrast to the hurried pace of larger centres. The land itself, a mosaic of coastal plains and occasional rocky outcrops, hints at a deeper geological past, a silent witness to the millennia of change that have shaped this part of the Northern Territory.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Glyde Point, 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 Glyde Point, in the Litchfield Municipality local government area.
Detailed location data for Glyde Point 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 Glyde Point 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. |