Mallacoota, 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 Mallacoota, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
| Locality | Mallacoota |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | East Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.52424 |
| Longitude | 149.80907 |
| Population | 1,062 |
| Density | 4.4 /km² |
| Area | 242.2 km² |
| Elevation | 22 m |
| Postcode | 3892 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 428 km east |
Mallacoota is a locality in the East Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,062. The locality covers an area of 242.2 km², giving a population density of about 4.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 22 m above sea level. It lies approximately 428 km east of Melbourne. Mallacoota is located at 37.5242°S, 149.8091°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3892. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Mallacoota rests on the edge of a vast, intricate system of lakes and inlets, a place where the deep, dark waters of the Gippsland Lakes meet the restless Pacific. It lies 298.4 km east-north-east of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 76°T), and is situated 56.6 km south of Eden. The air here carries the tang of salt and the sweet, resinous perfume of eucalypts, a constant reminder of the wild country that presses in from all sides. Hills, softened by a verdant cloak of coastal heath and forest, slope down to the water's edge, their contours traced by the silvery sheen of the water at dusk. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to linger, painting the sky in hues of apricot and rose, casting long shadows that stretch across the sand and the weathered timber of the jetties. The very rhythm of life in Mallacoota feels attuned to the ebb and flow of the tides, a gentle, unhurried pulse that draws visitors and residents alike into its tranquil embrace.
The history of Mallacoota is deeply entwined with its watery heart, a place that served for millennia as a vital resource and thoroughfare for Indigenous peoples before European settlement brought new industries. For many years, fishing was the lifeblood of Mallacoota, with boats bobbing at anchor in the sheltered harbour, their catches destined for markets far and wide. Today, while fishing still plays a part, tourism has become the dominant force, drawing travellers seeking the pristine beauty of the Croajingolong National Park, a sprawling wilderness that begins just beyond the town's fringes. This park, a sanctuary for a remarkable array of native flora and fauna, offers a compelling counterpoint to the languid pace of the foreshore, a wilder, untamed spirit that echoes the enduring character of Mallacoota itself.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mallacoota, 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 Mallacoota, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Mallacoota includes the postcode (3892), telephone area code (03), and local government area (East Gippsland 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 Mallacoota 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. |