Yarrawonga, 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 Yarrawonga, in the Palmerston Municipality local government area.
| Locality | Yarrawonga |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | Palmerston Municipality |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -12.47311 |
| Longitude | 130.99015 |
| Population | 23 |
| Density | 15.6 /km² |
| Area | 1.5 km² |
| Elevation | 46 m |
| Postcode | 0830 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 16 km east |
Yarrawonga is a locality in the Palmerston Municipality local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 23. The locality covers an area of 1.5 km², giving a population density of about 15.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 46 m above sea level. It lies approximately 16 km east of Darwin. Yarrawonga is located at 12.4731°S, 130.9901°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 0830. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Yarrawonga rests on the southern bank of the mighty Murray River, a place where the warm, dry air, carrying the scent of sun-baked earth and distant eucalyptus, seems to hum with a quiet energy. It lies 16.0 km east of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 94°T), and is situated 8.3 km west of Howard Springs. The landscape here is a study in subtle contrasts: flat, fertile plains stretch towards a horizon often softened by a haze of heat, punctuated by the occasional stand of river red gums, their ancient limbs reaching out like weathered arms. The river itself is the town's lifeblood, a broad, slow-moving ribbon of ochre water, reflecting the vast, pale blue sky that dominates the northern territories. Evenings bring a deepening of colour, the western sky igniting in hues of apricot and rose, casting long, dancing shadows from the riverside vegetation that line the foreshore.
This land has long been a place of sustenance, its rich alluvial soil supporting a thriving agricultural economy for generations. Yarrawonga is renowned for its vineyards, the vines stretching in neat rows across the plains, their leaves rustling in the gentle breeze, promising the rich, full-bodied wines that have become a hallmark of the region. Beyond the grapevines, orchards burst with fruit, and the fertile paddocks also yield crops essential to the nation's larder. Historically, the river was a vital artery for transport and trade, and its presence continues to shape the character of Yarrawonga, attracting visitors who come to enjoy its waters for recreation, fishing, and the simple pleasure of a riverside holiday. The town itself possesses a relaxed, unhurried pace, a reflection of its enduring connection to the land and the steady, predictable flow of the river that defines its very existence.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Yarrawonga, 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 Yarrawonga, in the Palmerston Municipality local government area.
Detailed location data for Yarrawonga includes the postcode (0830), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Palmerston Municipality), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional 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 Yarrawonga 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. |