Mount Buffalo, 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 Buffalo, in the Alpine Shire local government area.
| Locality | Mount Buffalo |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Alpine Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.72786 |
| Longitude | 146.76855 |
| Area | 205.2 km² |
| Postcode | 3740 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 200 km northeast |
Mount Buffalo is a locality in the Alpine Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. The locality covers an area of 205.2 km². It lies approximately 200 km northeast of Melbourne. Mount Buffalo is located at 36.7279°S, 146.7686°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3740. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Mount Buffalo rises from the Victorian landscape, a colossal granite massif crowned with ancient, gnarled snow gums and windswept plains. It lies 57.3 km south-east of Wangaratta, VIC (from Wangaratta, VIC: bearing 135°T), and is situated 14.8 km west-south-west of Porepunkah. Its shoulders are cloaked in dense eucalypt forests, a rich tapestry of greens and greys that shifts with the passing light, while its upper reaches often wear a mantle of mist, lending an air of profound, quiet mystery. The air here, even in summer, carries a crisp, clean chill, a reminder of the altitude, and the granite outcrops, weathered into fantastical shapes, stand as silent sentinels against the immense sweep of the sky. Below, the land falls away in a series of dramatic escarpments and verdant valleys, a stark contrast to the rugged plateau above, where delicate wildflowers bloom in hidden hollows and the wind whispers secrets through the hardy vegetation.
The history of Mount Buffalo is deeply entwined with the stories of those who have sought solace and adventure within its embrace, from Indigenous custodians who knew its seasonal bounty to early European settlers drawn by the promise of grazing land and the allure of the untamed. For decades, it has been a cherished destination for travellers seeking respite from the heat of the lower country, its cooler climate and breathtaking vistas drawing families and explorers alike. The local economy, while historically influenced by pastoralism, now leans heavily on the enduring appeal of its natural wonders, with tourism providing a vital pulse. The renowned State Park protects this magnificent natural heritage, ensuring that the unique flora and fauna, from the shy wallabies to the soaring raptors, continue to thrive, a testament to the enduring power of this ancient mountain.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Buffalo, 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 Buffalo, in the Alpine Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Buffalo includes the postcode (3740), 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 Buffalo 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. |