Litchfield Park, 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 Litchfield Park, in the Un-Incorporated (Cox-Daly) Area local government area.
| Locality | Litchfield Park |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | Un-Incorporated (Cox-Daly) Area |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -13.27555 |
| Longitude | 130.9006 |
| Area | 1462.3 km² |
| Postcode | 0822 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 90 km south |
Litchfield Park is a locality in the Un-Incorporated (Cox-Daly) Area local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. The locality covers an area of 1462.3 km². It lies approximately 90 km south of Darwin. Litchfield Park is located at 13.2756°S, 130.9006°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 0822. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Litchfield Park spreads across a landscape etched by the subtle, persistent work of water and the fierce, generous sun of the tropics. It lies 90.5 km south of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 176°T), and is situated 26.2 km south-west of Batchelor. The terrain here is a mosaic of low-lying plains, punctuated by the occasional weathered sandstone outcrop that catches the late afternoon light like a forgotten ember. Scrubby eucalyptus and acacia trees, their leaves a dusty green, cling to the earth, their forms testament to the enduring struggle for sustenance in this semi-arid embrace. The air, particularly as the day begins to cool, carries a dry, earthy scent, a whisper of the land's ancient resilience. Beyond the immediate scrub, the land stretches towards horizons that seem to melt into the vast, pale blue dome of the sky, a canvas upon which the slow, deliberate march of clouds paints ephemeral stories.
The character of Litchfield Park is deeply entw 'd with its agricultural past, a history built on the hardy spirit of those who sought to coax a living from this challenging soil. While the days of large-scale cattle grazing have largely receded, the echoes of that era linger in the broad, open spaces and the quiet stoicism of the place. Today, the local economy finds its footing in a blend of small-scale horticulture, particularly the cultivation of hardy native fruits and herbs, and a burgeoning tourism sector drawn to the dramatic natural beauty of the neighbouring national park. The distinctive red earth, rich in iron, lends a unique hue to everything it touches, from the dusty tracks that spiderweb across the land to the weathered corrugated iron roofs that gleam under the relentless sun. This is a place where the rhythm of life is dictated by the seasons, a slow and steady cadence that honours the enduring spirit of the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Litchfield Park, 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 Litchfield Park, in the Un-Incorporated (Cox-Daly) Area local government area.
Detailed location data for Litchfield Park includes the postcode (0822), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Un-Incorporated (Cox-Daly) Area), with an ABS remoteness classification of 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 Litchfield Park 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. |