Mcarthur Northern Territory Map
Explore Mcarthur, Northern Territory, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Mcarthur, NT map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
Interactive Map of Mcarthur, Northern Territory
How to Use This Mcarthur, Northern Territory Map
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Mcarthur, Northern Territory, Australia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
Drag the map to pan to any area of Northern Territory or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Mcarthur and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.
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| Locality | Mcarthur |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | Roper Gulf Region |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -16.17123 |
| Longitude | 136.06899 |
| Area | 31883.1 km² |
| Postcode | 0852 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 698 km southeast |
About Mcarthur, Northern Territory
Mcarthur is a locality in the Roper Gulf Region local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. The locality covers an area of 31883.1 km². It lies approximately 698 km southeast of Darwin. Mcarthur is located at 16.1712°S, 136.0690°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 0852. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Mcarthur sprawls across a landscape shaped by the ancient pulse of the land, where the ochre earth meets a sky of boundless blue. It lies 697.7 km south-east of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 127°T), and is situated 28.1 km west-south-west of Borroloola. The terrain here is a study in subtle resilience, a vast canvas of low-lying plains punctuated by the tenacious scrub and hardy grasses that cling to the soil. Heat shimmers off the cracked ground, a constant reminder of the sun’s dominion, yet the air carries a faint, dry scent of eucalyptus, a perfume that speaks of enduring life. Even in the stillness, there is a quiet hum, the subtle vibration of insects and the distant call of unseen birds, a living testament to the region's wild heart.
The story of Mcarthur is etched into the very character of its people, a narrative woven with threads of pioneering spirit and the enduring connection to this rugged country. Historically, this area has been a place of passage and sustenance, its development shaped by the rhythms of the land and the industries it supports. The local economy, though modest, draws strength from the surrounding pastoral leases, where cattle graze under the expansive sky, and from the occasional whispers of mineral discovery beneath the surface. Travellers passing through Mcarthur often remark on the unhurried pace of life, a gentle cadence that contrasts with the often-harsh environment, a reflection of a community that understands the value of patience and perseverance.
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About This Mcarthur Map Page
This page provides a street and satellite map of Mcarthur, Northern Territory. 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 Mcarthur, in the Roper Gulf Region local government area.
Detailed location data for Mcarthur includes the postcode (0852), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Roper Gulf 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 Mcarthur is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | August 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. |
