Petermann, 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 Petermann, in the Macdonnell Region local government area.
| Locality | Petermann |
| 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 | -25.06187 |
| Longitude | 130.72211 |
| Population | 522 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 69664.7 km² |
| Elevation | 607 m |
| Postcode | 0872 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 1401 km south |
Petermann is a locality in the Macdonnell Region local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 522. The locality covers an area of 69664.7 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 607 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1401 km south of Darwin. Petermann is located at 25.0619°S, 130.7221°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.
Petermann rests in a landscape sculpted by the ancient forces of the earth, where the land rises in weathered mesas and fissured ranges under a sky of boundless, aching blue. It lies 354.0 km west-south-west of Alice Springs, NT (from Alice Springs, NT: bearing 244°T), and is situated 29.7 km west-north-west of Yulara. The terrain here is a study in ochre and rust, a tapestry of spinifex and hardy mulga that clings tenaciously to the dry, sandy soil. The air itself feels thin and crisp, carrying the faint, dry scent of sun-baked earth and the whisper of wind across vast, unbroken horizons. Even in the midday heat, there’s a stillness that settles over the land, a profound quietude broken only by the occasional cry of a raptor circling high above, its shadow a fleeting brushstroke on the silent plains. As dusk approaches, the colours deepen, the rocks glowing with an inner fire, and the shadows stretch long and indigo across the land, hinting at the immense, patient history held within this rugged country.
The story of Petermann is deeply entwined with the very bones of this land, a place where the enduring spirit of traditional custodians meets the rugged practicality of those who have sought to make a life here. Historically, this region has been a significant passage and country for Indigenous peoples for millennia, their connection to the land evident in the subtle shifts in vegetation and the ancient watercourses that scar the landscape. Later, the pursuit of pastoral leases brought settlers, drawn by the sparse but persistent grasses that could support livestock, though the challenges of drought and distance have always been formidable. Today, the economy of Petermann remains tethered to the land, with grazing forming the backbone of its livelihoods, a testament to the resilience required to thrive in such an environment. The occasional traveller passing through might glimpse the weathered homesteads and the stoic figures of those who call this remote corner of the territory home, their lives a quiet dialogue with the immense, untamed beauty of Petermann.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Petermann, 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 Petermann, in the Macdonnell Region local government area.
Detailed location data for Petermann 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 Petermann 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. |