Goughs Bay, 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 Goughs Bay, in the Mansfield Shire local government area.
| Locality | Goughs Bay |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Mansfield Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.15206 |
| Longitude | 146.07806 |
| Population | 238 |
| Density | 6.3 /km² |
| Area | 37.5 km² |
| Elevation | 303 m |
| Postcode | 3723 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 123 km northeast |
Goughs Bay is a locality in the Mansfield Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 238. The locality covers an area of 37.5 km², giving a population density of about 6.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 303 m above sea level. It lies approximately 123 km northeast of Melbourne. Goughs Bay is located at 37.1521°S, 146.0781°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3723. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Goughs Bay rests at the western edge of Victoria's High Country, a place where the rolling hills begin their serious climb towards the alpine peaks. It lies 89.9 km south-south-west of Wangaratta, VIC (from Wangaratta, VIC: bearing 193°T), and is situated 11.8 km south-south-west of Mansfield. The air here carries the scent of sun-baked earth and the sweet, resinous perfume of eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the vastness of the surrounding forests. The landscape itself is a study in gentle transitions: broad pastures, dappled with the shadows of scattered gums, give way to steeper slopes cloaked in dense bushland. The Goulburn River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, snakes through the valley floor, its presence a vital artery for both life and the unique character of Goughs Bay.
The story of Goughs Bay is deeply intertwined with the fertile lands and the bounty of the river. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich grazing country, established farms that continue to define the local economy today, their paddocks a patchwork of green and gold. The river also offered sustenance, and though commercial fishing is less prevalent now, the waterway remains a cherished playground for local families and visiting anglers. The spirit of Goughs Bay is one of quiet resilience, a community that draws strength from its connection to the land and its enduring agricultural heritage, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Goughs Bay, 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 Goughs Bay, in the Mansfield Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Goughs Bay includes the postcode (3723), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Mansfield Shire), 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 Goughs Bay 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. |