Barunga Gap South Australia Map
Explore Barunga Gap, South Australia, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Barunga Gap, SA 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 Barunga Gap, South Australia
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This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Barunga Gap, South Australia, 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.
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| Locality | Barunga Gap |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Wakefield Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.8134 |
| Longitude | 138.12252 |
| Area | 68.2 km² |
| Postcode | 5520 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 132 km north-northwest |
About Barunga Gap, South Australia
Barunga Gap is a locality in the Wakefield Regional Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 68.2 km². It lies approximately 132 km north-northwest of Adelaide. Barunga Gap is located at 33.8134°S, 138.1225°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5520. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Barunga Gap rests under a sky that often bleeds into the ochre of the earth, a landscape shaped by ancient pressures and the patient work of wind and rain. It lies 104.4 km north-north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 327°T), and is situated 21.9 km south-east of Port Broughton. The country here is a study in muted tones: pale grasses clinging to the slopes, interspersed with hardy shrubs and the occasional sturdy gum tree that seems to anchor the very horizon. The terrain itself is gently rolling, a subtle rise and fall that hints at the geological story beneath, and the air carries a dry, clean scent, particularly potent in the early morning before the sun has fully asserted its dominion. When the light softens towards evening, it casts long, bruised shadows across the paddocks, deepening the textures of the land and lending a quiet, profound beauty to the seemingly simple scenery.
The story of Barunga Gap is deeply entwined with the agricultural pursuits that have long defined this region, a place where the cultivation of crops and the grazing of livestock have shaped both the land and its people. For generations, the fertile soil has yielded its bounty, supporting families and fostering a sense of enduring connection to the earth. While the specifics of its founding may be lost to the dust of time, the character of Barunga Gap speaks of resilience and a pragmatic approach to life, where hard work is a given and community ties run deep. The local economy, though perhaps not bustling with grand industry, is sustained by the quiet hum of farming operations, the occasional passing traveller stopping for supplies, and the enduring spirit of those who call this place home.
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About This Barunga Gap Map Page
This page provides a street and satellite map of Barunga Gap, South Australia. 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 Barunga Gap, in the Wakefield Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Barunga Gap includes the postcode (5520), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Wakefield Regional Council), 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 Barunga Gap 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. |
