Lavers Hill, 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 Lavers Hill, in the Colac Otway Shire local government area.
| Locality | Lavers Hill |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Colac Otway Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.66738 |
| Longitude | 143.38766 |
| Population | 90 |
| Density | 1.4 /km² |
| Area | 62.9 km² |
| Elevation | 484 m |
| Postcode | 3238 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 167 km southwest |
Lavers Hill is a locality in the Colac Otway Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 90. The locality covers an area of 62.9 km², giving a population density of about 1.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 484 m above sea level. It lies approximately 167 km southwest of Melbourne. Lavers Hill is located at 38.6674°S, 143.3877°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3238. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Lavers Hill exists as a quiet presence at the edge of the Great Ocean Road's dramatic sweep, a place where the cool, damp air carries the scent of eucalyptus and the distant murmur of the Southern Ocean. It lies 84.3 km east-south-east of Warrnambool, VIC (from Warrnambool, VIC: bearing 113°T), and is situated 23.2 km west-north-west of Apollo Bay. The landscape here is a study in verdant density, a rolling tapestry of ancient rainforest and cleared pasture that climbs towards the Otway Ranges. Ferns unfurl their delicate fronds in the dappled shade of towering trees, their moss-covered bark a testament to the persistent moisture that nourishes this land. The roads, often winding and narrow, carve through this green embrace, offering glimpses of undulating farmland punctuated by the dark, imposing silhouettes of the forest. Even on a bright day, there's a certain softness to the light, as if filtered through a thousand leaves, and the very air seems to possess a hushed, reverent quality.
The history of Lavers Hill is intrinsically linked to the timber industry that once defined its character, with sawmills and bushmen shaping the early economy from the abundant hardwood. Remnants of this era might still be found in the weathered timber of older buildings, a subtle echo of hard labour and pioneering spirit. Today, the land continues to yield its bounty, though the focus has shifted; dairy farms dot the cleared sections, their emerald pastures a stark contrast to the deep, shadowed forests that press in from all sides. Tourism plays an increasing role, drawing visitors to the nearby rainforest walks and the rugged beauty of the coastline. This locality serves as a gateway, a point of quiet contemplation before the breathtaking vistas of the coast, a place where the rhythm of life is dictated by the slow growth of the trees and the predictable turn of the seasons, a gentle counterpoint to the wild energy of the ocean just a stone's throw away.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lavers Hill, 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 Lavers Hill, in the Colac Otway Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Lavers Hill includes the postcode (3238), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Colac Otway 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 Lavers Hill 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. |