Mutitjulu, 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 Mutitjulu, in the Macdonnell Region local government area.
| Locality | Mutitjulu |
| 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 | -25.35068 |
| Longitude | 131.06737 |
| Population | 303 |
| Density | 120.2 /km² |
| Area | 2.5 km² |
| Elevation | 527 m |
| Postcode | 0872 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 1433 km south |
Mutitjulu is a locality in the Macdonnell Region local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 303. The locality covers an area of 2.5 km², giving a population density of about 120.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 527 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1433 km south of Darwin. Mutitjulu is located at 25.3507°S, 131.0674°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.
Mutitjulu rests on ancient earth, a place where the ochre-rich soil cradles immense geological wonders. It lies 338.7 km west-south-west of Alice Springs, NT (from Alice Springs, NT: bearing 237°T), and is situated 18.7 km south-south-east of Yulara. The landscape here is a monumental testament to millennia of wind and water, with colossal domes of weathered sandstone rising like sleeping giants against a sky that shifts from the pale, unblinking blue of midday to the fiery, bruised colours of sundown. Spinifex grasses, sharp and resilient, carpet the flatter expanses, their silver-green hues catching the light, while the air itself carries a dry, mineral scent, a perfume of dust and sun-baked rock. The very silence here feels profound, broken only by the occasional rustle of unseen creatures or the whisper of the breeze through the sparse, hardy vegetation.
This is a place steeped in deep cultural history, the traditional lands of the Anangu people, where stories are etched into the very stones and the echoes of ancient ceremonies still resonate. Mutitjulu is intrinsically linked to Uluru, the great monolith that dominates the horizon, a place of profound spiritual significance and an enduring draw for travellers from across the globe. The local economy is largely shaped by this tourism, with visitors drawn to the raw, untamed beauty of the region, seeking connection with the land and its custodians. Small enterprises cater to the influx, offering insights into local art, culture, and the enduring spirit of this remarkable desert heartland.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mutitjulu, 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 Mutitjulu, in the Macdonnell Region local government area.
Detailed location data for Mutitjulu 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 Mutitjulu 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. |