Wutunugurra, 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 Wutunugurra, in the Barkly Region local government area.
| Locality | Wutunugurra |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | Barkly Region |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -20.46189 |
| Longitude | 135.25054 |
| Population | 176 |
| Density | 176.0 /km² |
| Area | 1.0 km² |
| Elevation | 312 m |
| Postcode | 0872 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 1006 km south-southeast |
Wutunugurra is a locality in the Barkly Region local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 176. The locality covers an area of 1.0 km², giving a population density of about 176.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 312 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1006 km south-southeast of Darwin. Wutunugurra is located at 20.4619°S, 135.2505°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.
Wutunugurra exists as a quiet punctuation mark on the vast, ochre canvas of the Barkly. It lies 386.7 km north-north-east of Alice Springs, NT (from Alice Springs, NT: bearing 22°T), and is situated 39.9 km west-north-west of Canteen Creek. The land here is a study in muted colours, a sweep of sun-baked spinifex, hardy mulga, and scattered ghost gums that stand like pale sentinels against the immense sky. The air, particularly in the languid hours before dusk, carries a dry, almost brittle warmth, tinged with the scent of dust and distant, unseen wildflowers. The terrain is generally flat, an ancient plateau stretching towards horizons that blur into a hazy shimmer, broken only by the subtle undulations of low rises and the occasional ephemeral creek bed, a scar waiting for rain. Life in Wutunugurra moves at a pace dictated by the sun and the seasons, a deliberate, measured existence where the vastness of the country imparts a sense of profound, unhurried calm.
Historically, Wutunugurra and its surrounds have been shaped by the pastoral industry, a legacy etched into the very landscape through decades of cattle grazing. The economy, though small, is anchored by this enduring connection to the land, with stock routes and the rhythm of mustering still resonating through the district. While not a hub of major industry, the spirit of resilience is palpable, a characteristic born from facing the challenges of a demanding environment. Travellers passing through Wutunugurra often note the stark beauty of the country and the quiet dignity of its inhabitants, a testament to a way of life that has endured for generations, adapting to the ebb and flow of the Northern Territory's unique climate and character.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wutunugurra, 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 Wutunugurra, in the Barkly Region local government area.
Detailed location data for Wutunugurra includes the postcode (0872), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Barkly 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 Wutunugurra 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. |