Brinkley Bluff Cliff

Prominent sandstone bluff in Northern Territory

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Brinkley Bluff at a Glance#

How to Get to Brinkley Bluff#

Brinkley Bluff lies deep in the Northern Territory; access is generally by 4WD along unsealed station roads from regional centres such as Alice Springs or Katherine. Visitors should obtain permission from local land custodians and check road conditions in the Top End, especially during the wet season.

Best Time to Visit Brinkley Bluff#

Brinkley Bluff is a remote sandstone escarpment on Aboriginal land in the Northern Territory, prized by local communities and adventurous travellers for its cliffs and outlooks over the surrounding savannah.

Dry season
May-October · 20-35°C
Clear skies and easier access to remote tracks in the Top End.
Wet season
November-April · 25-40°C
Heavy rains make some roads impassable; the landscape is lush but remote access is limited.

Weather & Climate near Brinkley Bluff#

Climate

Brinkley Bluff's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 4°C to 34°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 27 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 20° - 34° 27° 44 mm - - 3.8 m/s - -
February - 20° - 33° 26° 49 mm - - 3.9 m/s - -
March - 17° - 31° 24° 45 mm - - 3.7 m/s - -
April - 13° - 26° 19° 29 mm - - 3.3 m/s - -
May - 9° - 21° 15° 25 mm - - 3.1 m/s - -
June - 5° - 17° 11° 19 mm - - 2.7 m/s - -
July - 4° - 17° 11° 13 mm - - 2.5 m/s - -
August - 6° - 20° 13° 13 mm - - 3.5 m/s - -
September - 10° - 24° 17° 13 mm - - 3.5 m/s - -
October - 14° - 29° 21° 25 mm - - 4.0 m/s - -
November - 17° - 31° 24° 43 mm - - 3.8 m/s - -
December - 19° - 33° 26° 47 mm - - 4.0 m/s - -