Gurindji, 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 Gurindji, in the Victoria Daly Region local government area.
| Locality | Gurindji |
| 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 | -18.09307 |
| Longitude | 130.88488 |
| Area | 39633.4 km² |
| Postcode | 0852 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 626 km south |
Gurindji is a locality in the Victoria Daly Region local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. The locality covers an area of 39633.4 km². It lies approximately 626 km south of Darwin. Gurindji is located at 18.0931°S, 130.8849°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.
Gurindji is a place where the land breathes with a timeless endurance, a vast canvas painted in ochre and rust under a sky that stretches into infinity. It lies 626.0 km south of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 180°T), and is situated 36.8 km north-east of Lajamanu. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, the earth rising and falling in gentle swells that hint at ancient geological forces. Sparse, hardy vegetation clings to the soil, the spinifex a shimmering green-grey in the dry season, punctuated by the resilient silhouettes of ghost gums and mulga. The air, particularly as the sun begins its descent, carries a dry, clean scent of dust and sun-baked earth, a fragrance that speaks of resilience and the raw beauty of the arid interior. It is a landscape that demands attention, not with ostentatious displays, but with its sheer, unyielding presence, a quiet power that settles deep into the bones of any who linger.
The story of Gurindji is one deeply entwined with the land and its traditional custodians, a narrative etched into the very essence of this country. This is a place where the spirit of the Wave Hill Walk-Off resonates, a pivotal moment in Australian history that underscores the enduring connection to country and the fight for Indigenous rights. The local economy, though modest, is shaped by the surrounding pastoral leases, the cattle stations a vital, if demanding, part of the region's fabric. Beyond the ranching, the spirit of Gurindji finds expression in its vibrant cultural life, a living heritage that continues to thrive, connecting generations to their ancestral lands and traditions. The immense, star-dusted nights here offer a profound sense of perspective, a reminder of the deep time that has shaped this country and the people who call it home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gurindji, 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 Gurindji, in the Victoria Daly Region local government area.
Detailed location data for Gurindji includes the postcode (0852), 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 Gurindji 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. |