Haasts Bluff, 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 Haasts Bluff, in the Macdonnell Region local government area.
| Locality | Haasts Bluff |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | Macdonnell Region |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -23.45067 |
| Longitude | 131.86428 |
| Population | 136 |
| Density | 23.4 /km² |
| Area | 5.8 km² |
| Elevation | 686 m |
| Postcode | 0872 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 1226 km south |
Haasts Bluff is a locality in the Macdonnell Region local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 136. The locality covers an area of 5.8 km², giving a population density of about 23.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 686 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1226 km south of Darwin. Haasts Bluff is located at 23.4507°S, 131.8643°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 0872. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Haasts Bluff rises from the ochre plains like a titan asleep, its rugged massif etched against a sky that bleeds from pale blue to an impossible, fiery orange as the day draws to a close. It lies 207.4 km west of Alice Springs, NT (from Alice Springs, NT: bearing 277°T), and is situated 27.4 km south of Papunya. The land here is ancient, a vast canvas of spinifex and hardy shrubs, punctuated by the stark silhouettes of ghost gums whose pale bark gleams in the low light. A profound stillness often settles over Haasts Bluff, broken only by the whisper of wind through dry grasses or the distant call of a bird of prey circling high above. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, a subtle perfume of sun-baked earth and resilient flora, a constant reminder of the enduring power of this arid landscape.
The history of Haasts Bluff is deeply entwined with the traditional custodians of this country, whose connection to the land stretches back millennia, a living heritage reflected in the stories and songs that echo across these timeless plains. For generations, the economy of Haasts Bluff has been shaped by the vastness of the surrounding country, with a strong tradition of cattle grazing on extensive stations, a livelihood demanding resilience and an intimate understanding of the seasons. More recently, the unique geological formations and the raw, untamed beauty of the Macdonnell Ranges have drawn travellers seeking an authentic outback experience, adding a layer of tourism to the region's enduring character. Haasts Bluff, in its quiet persistence, offers a profound glimpse into the heart of the Northern Territory.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Haasts Bluff, 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 Haasts Bluff, in the Macdonnell Region local government area.
Detailed location data for Haasts Bluff includes the postcode (0872), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Macdonnell 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 Haasts Bluff 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. |