Mount Liebig, 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 Mount Liebig, in the Macdonnell Region local government area.
| Locality | Mount Liebig |
| 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 | -23.268 |
| Longitude | 131.27768 |
| Population | 168 |
| Density | 2.2 /km² |
| Area | 77.5 km² |
| Elevation | 631 m |
| Postcode | 0872 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 1202 km south |
Mount Liebig is a locality in the Macdonnell Region local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 168. The locality covers an area of 77.5 km², giving a population density of about 2.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 631 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1202 km south of Darwin. Mount Liebig is located at 23.2680°S, 131.2777°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.
Mount Liebig rises from the ochre earth, a stark sentinel against an immensity of sky. It lies 269.8 km west of Alice Springs, NT (from Alice Springs, NT: bearing 280°T), and is situated 37.4 km west-north-west of Kunparrka. Its slopes, etched by millennia of wind and sun, are a study in muted tones – russet, sandstone, and the bruised purple of distant shadows. Sparse, hardy spinifex clings to the rocky outcrops, its spiky resilience a testament to the unforgiving beauty of this landscape. The air here is dry and carries the scent of dust and sun-baked earth, a perfume that speaks of deep time and vast, untamed spaces. Even at midday, when the sun beats down with relentless intensity, there is a quiet grandeur, a profound stillness that settles over the land.
The history of Mount Liebig is inextricably linked to the ancient custodians of this country, whose stories are woven into the very fabric of the land. For generations, this region has been a place of significance, its natural features holding deep cultural meaning. While modern life has introduced new rhythms, the enduring spirit of the place remains. The local economy, once dominated by pastoral pursuits that wrestled sustenance from the arid plains, now sees a growing appreciation for the unique natural heritage of Mount Liebig. Travellers drawn to the raw, majestic beauty of the Macdonnell Region find in its stark panoramas and the subtle shifts of light, a profound connection to the Australian heartland.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Liebig, 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 Mount Liebig, in the Macdonnell Region local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Liebig 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 Mount Liebig 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. |