Wallace Rockhole, 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 Wallace Rockhole, in the Macdonnell Region local government area.
| Locality | Wallace Rockhole |
| 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 | -24.12276 |
| Longitude | 133.09228 |
| Population | 109 |
| Density | 30.2 /km² |
| Area | 3.6 km² |
| Elevation | 632 m |
| Postcode | 0872 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 1318 km south |
Wallace Rockhole is a locality in the Macdonnell Region local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 109. The locality covers an area of 3.6 km², giving a population density of about 30.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 632 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1318 km south of Darwin. Wallace Rockhole is located at 24.1228°S, 133.0923°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.
Wallace Rockhole lies under a vast, almost impossibly blue sky, a scattering of low-slung buildings bleached by relentless sun. It lies 93.0 km west-south-west of Alice Springs, NT (from Alice Springs, NT: bearing 239°T), and is situated 36.5 km south-east of Hermannsburg. The surrounding landscape is a study in ochre and rust, the ancient, weathered rock formations of the Macdonnell Ranges rising like slumbering giants from the spinifex-studded plains. Here, the air itself feels ancient, carrying the dry, mineral scent of the earth, and the silence is profound, broken only by the whisper of wind through sparse mulga scrub or the distant cry of a bird. Dusk paints the land in hues of rose and lavender, softening the harsh edges and imbuing the scene with a quiet, enduring beauty.
This is a place etched by time and the resilience of those who have called it home. Wallace Rockhole’s history is tied to the enduring presence of Indigenous custodians and the tentative footsteps of early European explorers and pastoralists who sought sustenance in this formidable country. While not a centre of large-scale industry, the local economy has historically revolved around the rugged demands of cattle grazing, a testament to the tenacity required to coax life from this arid soil. Today, it serves as a vital waypoint for travellers venturing into the heart of the Territory, offering a glimpse into a life lived at a different pace, where the sheer scale of the land dictates the rhythm of existence, and the stars blaze with an intensity rarely seen elsewhere.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wallace Rockhole, 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 Wallace Rockhole, in the Macdonnell Region local government area.
Detailed location data for Wallace Rockhole 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 Wallace Rockhole 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. |