Kintore, 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 Kintore, in the Macdonnell Region local government area.
| Locality | Kintore |
| 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 | -23.2734 |
| Longitude | 129.38431 |
| Population | 409 |
| Density | 49.9 /km² |
| Area | 8.2 km² |
| Elevation | 461 m |
| Postcode | 0872 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 1212 km south |
Kintore is a locality in the Macdonnell Region local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 409. The locality covers an area of 8.2 km², giving a population density of about 49.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 461 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1212 km south of Darwin. Kintore is located at 23.2734°S, 129.3843°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.
Kintore hunkers low against the ochre earth, a collection of corrugated iron roofs and pale walls that seem to have emerged from the very dust of the Macdonnell Region. It lies 461.1 km west of Alice Springs, NT (from Alice Springs, NT: bearing 275°T), and is situated 139.6 km west-south-west of Nyirripi. The landscape here is a study in muted tones, where spinifex grass, a hardy, spiky green, clings to the red sand and weathered rocks. Vast, ancient plains stretch to the horizon, broken only by the low, rounded humps of distant hills that glow with a soft, dusty purple as the sun begins its descent. The air itself feels thin and dry, carrying the faint, dry scent of eucalyptus and the promise of a profound silence that settles over everything as evening approaches, a silence so deep it feels like a tangible presence.
The story of Kintore is etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring spirit of its people and the land they inhabit. For generations, this country has been home to Indigenous Australians, and their deep connection to this place is a quiet, powerful undercurrent. The local economy, for much of its history, has been shaped by the resilience of cattle grazing, the vast stations that dot the surrounding country demanding a tenacity that mirrors the landscape itself. More recently, art has become a vital pulse for Kintore, with local artists creating vibrant, intricate works that speak of stories, traditions, and the stark beauty of their surrounds, drawing a steady stream of travellers eager to connect with this distinctive corner of the Territory.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kintore, 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 Kintore, in the Macdonnell Region local government area.
Detailed location data for Kintore 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 Kintore 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. |