Myrtleford, 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 Myrtleford, in the Alpine Shire local government area.
| Locality | Myrtleford |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Alpine Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.57762 |
| Longitude | 146.74808 |
| Population | 3,285 |
| Density | 40.8 /km² |
| Area | 80.5 km² |
| Elevation | 321 m |
| Postcode | 3737 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 210 km northeast |
Myrtleford is a locality in the Alpine Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,285. The locality covers an area of 80.5 km², giving a population density of about 40.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 321 m above sea level. It lies approximately 210 km northeast of Melbourne. Myrtleford is located at 36.5776°S, 146.7481°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3737. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Myrtleford rests in a valley where the Ovens River, a generous ribbon of cool, clear water, has patiently shaped the land over millennia. It lies 45.6 km east-south-east of Wangaratta, VIC (from Wangaratta, VIC: bearing 121°T), and is situated 27.9 km south-south-east of Beechworth. The surrounding slopes, a patchwork of vibrant green vineyards, golden hop fields, and the deep, steadfast hues of eucalyptus forest, climb towards the dramatic escarpments of the Victorian Alps. Here, the air carries a distinct crispness, especially in the early morning light, hinting at the proximity of higher country, and the scent of damp earth mingles with the sweet perfume of ripening fruit. The very character of Myrtleford seems to be imbued with this fertile embrace of the land, a quiet confidence born from generations of working with its bounty.
The story of Myrtleford is one of resilience and adaptation, its foundations laid by those who sought fortune in the goldfields and later by settlers drawn to the rich agricultural potential of the valley. For many years, tobacco cultivation was a cornerstone of the local economy, its distinctive scent a familiar presence, though that era has largely passed, leaving behind a landscape now diversified with a thriving wine industry, premium horticulture, and the enduring presence of grazing properties. The annual Festival of the Hop, a celebration of this unique crop, draws travellers from far and wide, a testament to the enduring spirit of this alpine fringe community. Even now, as the sun dips below the western ranges, casting long, warm shadows, there’s a palpable sense of continuity in Myrtleford, a feeling that the past is not forgotten but lives on in the gentle turning of the seasons and the unwavering dedication of its people to the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Myrtleford, 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 Myrtleford, in the Alpine Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Myrtleford includes the postcode (3737), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Alpine Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Myrtleford 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. |