Mount Beauty, 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 Mount Beauty, in the Alpine Shire local government area.
| Locality | Mount Beauty |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Alpine Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.74881 |
| Longitude | 147.2288 |
| Population | 808 |
| Density | 15.0 /km² |
| Area | 53.9 km² |
| Elevation | 351 m |
| Postcode | 3699 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 233 km east-northeast |
Mount Beauty is a locality in the Alpine Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 808. The locality covers an area of 53.9 km², giving a population density of about 15.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 351 m above sea level. It lies approximately 233 km east-northeast of Melbourne. Mount Beauty is located at 36.7488°S, 147.2288°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3699. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Mount Beauty rests at the foot of the mighty Bogong High Plains, a sentinel of granite and ancient earth. It lies 75.5 km south-south-east of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 157°T), and is situated 14.5 km north of Falls Creek. The air here carries a crispness, a high-country breath that speaks of snow gums and the keen edge of altitude, a scent that clings to the rough bark of the eucalypts that carpet the slopes. The Kiewa River, a vein of cool, clear water, snakes its way through the valley floor, its voice a constant murmur against the silent, watchful peaks. Mornings often dawn with a pearly light, softening the rugged contours of the landscape, while dusk paints the sky in hues of bruised plum and rose, a spectacle that draws the eye upwards and stills the hurried heart.
The story of Mount Beauty is intrinsically linked to the ambitious Snowy Mountains Scheme, its construction bringing a surge of life and purpose to this rugged terrain. The valley's fertile soil, once coaxed from the earth by early settlers, now supports a vibrant agricultural community, with cattle grazing on emerald pastures and the scent of hay a familiar perfume. Tourism, too, has woven itself into the fabric of Mount Beauty, drawing visitors for the exhilaration of the ski fields in winter and the boundless exploration of walking tracks and cycling routes in the warmer months. The iconic Big Hill Ski Tow, a landmark of local pride, stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have sought adventure and livelihood in this spectacular alpine setting.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Beauty, 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 Mount Beauty, in the Alpine Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Beauty includes the postcode (3699), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Alpine 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 Mount Beauty 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. |