Margaret River, 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 Margaret River, in the Un-Incorporated (Marrakai-Douglas Daly) Area local government area.
| Locality | Margaret River |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | Un-Incorporated (Marrakai-Douglas Daly) Area |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -13.23164 |
| Longitude | 131.36737 |
| Area | 1090.2 km² |
| Postcode | 0822 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 102 km south-southeast |
Margaret River is a locality in the Un-Incorporated (Marrakai-Douglas Daly) Area local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. The locality covers an area of 1090.2 km². It lies approximately 102 km south-southeast of Darwin. Margaret River is located at 13.2316°S, 131.3674°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 0822. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Margaret River begins its story in a landscape of ochre earth and rust-coloured laterite, where the air carries the scent of damp eucalypt leaves and the distant tang of the sea. It lies 102.6 km south-south-east of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 146°T), and is situated 38.2 km east-south-east of Batchelor. Rolling hills, cloaked in a dense tapestry of karri, marri, and peppermint trees, descend towards the eponymous river, its waters a cool, dark ribbon winding through the bushland. Sunlight filters through the high canopy, dappling the forest floor with shifting patterns of light and shadow, and the silence is broken only by the chirping of unseen birds and the rustle of unseen creatures in the undergrowth. Even the wind, as it whispers through the ancient trees, seems to carry a sense of timelessness, a quiet assurance of enduring natural beauty.
The economic lifeblood of Margaret River has long been tied to the fertile land and its bounty, a legacy stretching back to early pastoral leases and the eventual establishment of vineyards that have brought international acclaim. This region, once a remote outpost, now hums with the dual rhythms of agricultural enterprise and a thriving tourism industry, drawing visitors from across the globe to its world-class wineries, surf breaks, and dramatic coastal cliffs. The distinctive character of Margaret River is shaped by its pioneering spirit, a blend of rugged independence and sophisticated appreciation for the natural environment, fostering a community where the pace of life, while certainly not frantic, feels purposeful, driven by the seasons and the unique opportunities presented by this special corner of the continent.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Margaret River, 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 Margaret River, in the Un-Incorporated (Marrakai-Douglas Daly) Area local government area.
Detailed location data for Margaret River includes the postcode (0822), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Un-Incorporated (Marrakai-Douglas 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 Margaret River 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. |