Yulara, 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 Yulara, in the Un-Incorporated (Yulara) Area local government area.
| Locality | Yulara |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | Un-Incorporated (Yulara) Area |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -25.20689 |
| Longitude | 130.97007 |
| Population | 2,244 |
| Density | 21.8 /km² |
| Area | 103.1 km² |
| Elevation | 507 m |
| Postcode | 0872 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 1417 km south |
Yulara is a locality in the Un-Incorporated (Yulara) Area local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,244. The locality covers an area of 103.1 km², giving a population density of about 21.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 507 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1417 km south of Darwin. Yulara is located at 25.2069°S, 130.9701°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.
Yulara sits at the very edge of the world, a small constellation of buildings against a canvas of ochre dust and endless, shimmering sky. It lies 339.0 km west-south-west of Alice Springs, NT (from Alice Springs, NT: bearing 240°T), and is situated 29.7 km east-south-east of Petermann. The land here is ancient, a patient expanse of rust-red earth that rolls and swells, punctuated by the stoic, flat-topped mesas that rise like forgotten temples from the plains. The air itself feels thin and dry, carrying the scent of sun-baked spinifex and the distant, ghost-like perfume of eucalyptus. As the sun begins its slow descent, it paints the landscape in hues of fiery orange and deep violet, casting long, dancing shadows that stretch and distort the very shape of the earth, lending a profound sense of stillness to the otherwise stark beauty.
This is a place born of necessity and the enduring spirit of travellers, a modern outpost serving as the gateway to an awe-inspiring natural wonder, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Its economy is inextricably linked to the flow of visitors, drawn from every corner of the globe to witness the monumental presence of the great rock and its neighbouring domes. Yulara provides the vital services – accommodation, sustenance, and information – that allow these pilgrims of the desert to experience the profound spiritual and geological significance of this sacred land. The quiet hum of its operations, a subtle counterpoint to the immense silence of the surrounding wilderness, speaks of a careful balance between human endeavour and the overwhelming power of the natural world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Yulara, 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 Yulara, in the Un-Incorporated (Yulara) Area local government area.
Detailed location data for Yulara includes the postcode (0872), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Un-Incorporated (Yulara) Area), 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 Yulara 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. |