Metung, 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 Metung, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
| Locality | Metung |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | East Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.86585 |
| Longitude | 147.80889 |
| Population | 1,382 |
| Density | 23.6 /km² |
| Area | 58.5 km² |
| Elevation | 11 m |
| Postcode | 3880 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 250 km east |
Metung is a locality in the East Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,382. The locality covers an area of 58.5 km², giving a population density of about 23.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 11 m above sea level. It lies approximately 250 km east of Melbourne. Metung is located at 37.8659°S, 147.8089°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3880. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Metung rests on the edge of the Gippsland Lakes, a village where the land breathes in the cool, salty air and exhales the scent of eucalyptus. It lies 118.9 km east-north-east of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 72°T), and is situated 9.4 km east-north-east of Paynesville. The landscape here is a gentle embrace of water and earth, with the vast, shimmering expanse of the lakes meeting the softly undulating shores. The light at dusk, a painterly wash of soft gold and rose, spills across the water, catching the sails of moored boats and casting long, languid shadows from the scattered jetties. A quiet character prevails, a sense of settled ease that seems to permeate the very air, inviting a slower pace of life for both resident and traveller.
Historically, Metung’s fortunes have been tied inextricably to the waterways that define it, a natural harbour that once bustled with paddle steamers and sailing vessels transporting timber and produce. The local economy, while still honouring its maritime roots with a thriving fishing fleet and a welcoming boating culture, has diversified significantly. Tourism now forms a substantial pillar, drawing visitors to the pristine natural beauty of the surrounding national parks and the endless recreational opportunities offered by the lakes. The air, especially after a rain, carries the clean, sharp tang of the sea, a constant reminder of the vital connection Metung shares with the vast aquatic network that surrounds it.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Metung, 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 Metung, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Metung includes the postcode (3880), 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 Metung 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. |