Goongerah, Victoria — 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 Goongerah, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
| Locality | Goongerah |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | East Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -37.34869 |
| Longitude | 148.69982 |
| Population | 23 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 323.4 km² |
| Elevation | 354 m |
| Postcode | 3888 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 333 km east |
Goongerah is a locality in the East Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 23. The locality covers an area of 323.4 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 354 m above sea level. It lies approximately 333 km east of Melbourne. Goongerah is located at 37.3487°S, 148.6998°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3888. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Goongerah rests at the edge of immense green, a place where the coast's wild breath still mingles with the deep, dark scent of ancient forests. It lies 210.7 km south-east of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 131°T), and is situated 37.9 km north-north-east of Orbost. The land here is a bold, untamed sweep, rolling down from the eastern slopes of the Great Dividing Range towards a distant, murmuring sea. Towering eucalypts, their bark peeling like sun-bleached parchment, dominate the skyline, creating a dense canopy that filters the sunlight into a dappled, shifting mosaic on the forest floor. The air itself feels alive, carrying the damp, earthy perfume of decaying leaves and the sharp, clean tang of salt spray from the nearby ocean, a constant reminder of the powerful forces that shaped this rugged terrain. Occasional clearings reveal the rich, dark soil, hinting at the untamed fertility of this remote corner of East Gippsland.
The story of Goongerah is etched into the very grain of its landscape, a narrative woven from the resilience of those who first sought to tame this wild frontier. For generations, timber cutters and dairy farmers have carved their livelihoods from the dense bushland and fertile valleys, their efforts leaving subtle imprints on the rolling hills. The local economy, once driven by the sturdy timber mills and the patient tending of dairy herds, now finds a quieter rhythm, with a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that draws a steady stream of travellers seeking solace and adventure. The nearby coastline, a raw and spectacular expanse of surf beaches and rocky outcrops, offers a constant allure, while the inland waterways, like veins of cool water, promise quiet exploration for those who know where to look.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Goongerah, Victoria 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 Goongerah, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Goongerah includes the postcode (3888), telephone area code (03), and local government area (East Gippsland Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of 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 Goongerah 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. |