Lee 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 Lee Point, in the Darwin Municipality local government area.
| Locality | Lee Point |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | Darwin Municipality |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -12.33633 |
| Longitude | 130.89344 |
| Population | 396 |
| Density | 51.4 /km² |
| Area | 7.7 km² |
| Elevation | 33 m |
| Postcode | 0810 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 15 km north-northeast |
Lee Point is a locality in the Darwin Municipality local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 396. The locality covers an area of 7.7 km², giving a population density of about 51.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 33 m above sea level. It lies approximately 15 km north-northeast of Darwin. Lee Point is located at 12.3363°S, 130.8934°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 0810. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Lee Point unfolds as a windswept promontory where the ochre earth meets the cerulean embrace of the Timor Sea. It lies 15.1 km north-north-east of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 21°T), and is situated 7.5 km north-north-west of Karama. The landscape here is a study in raw, untamed beauty, characterised by sprawling coastal grasslands that shimmer with a golden hue under the relentless tropical sun, interspersed with hardy, low-lying scrub that clings tenaciously to the sandy soil. Gnarled pandanus palms, their spiky crowns fanning out like ancient mariners' charts, punctuate the horizon, offering the only significant vertical relief against the vast expense of sky. The air, thick with the tang of salt and the faint, sweet perfume of unseen blossoms, carries the distant, rhythmic sigh of waves breaking on unseen shores, a constant murmur that underscores the quietude of this exposed edge of the continent. Evenings here are painted with a breathtaking intensity, as the sun bleeds across the sky in fiery streaks of orange and crimson, casting long, dancing shadows that transform the familiar terrain into something altogether more profound.
The history of Lee Point is intrinsically linked to the strategic importance of Darwin Harbour and the defence of the north. For many years, this stretch of coastline was a restricted military area, a legacy that has preserved much of its natural character, shielding it from extensive development and leaving it a sanctuary for both native flora and fauna, and for those seeking a connection to a wilder, less manicured Australia. The local economy, while not directly centred on Lee Point itself, benefits from its proximity to Darwin, drawing visitors who appreciate the unspoiled beaches and the sense of escape that this remote locale offers. The adjacent waters, teeming with life, hint at a long-standing connection with the sea, a resource that has sustained coastal communities for millennia, and which continues to draw recreational fishers and boat enthusiasts to the broader Darwin region. Lee Point itself remains a place of quiet contemplation, a point of reference where the land surrenders gracefully to the ocean, a subtle reminder of the enduring power of nature.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lee 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 Lee Point, in the Darwin Municipality local government area.
Detailed location data for Lee Point includes the postcode (0810), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Darwin 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 Lee 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. |