Tamboon, 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 Tamboon, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
| Locality | Tamboon |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | East Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -37.68019 |
| Longitude | 149.18706 |
| Population | 19 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 508.2 km² |
| Elevation | 47 m |
| Postcode | 3890 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 372 km east |
Tamboon is a locality in the East Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 19. The locality covers an area of 508.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 47 m above sea level. It lies approximately 372 km east of Melbourne. Tamboon is located at 37.6802°S, 149.1871°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3890. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Tamboon rests on the eastern edge of Gippsland, a place where the land breathes the salt tang of the ocean and the damp, earthy scent of the nearby forests. It lies 241.0 km east-north-east of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 77°T), and is situated 41.1 km east-north-east of Marlo. The landscape here is a gentle unfolding, a mosaic of coastal heath, whispering woodlands, and the broad, dark sweep of the Tamboon Inlet, a watery artery that reflects the immense, ever-changing sky. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle coolness, a promise of the southern ocean’s embrace, and the scattered houses, often painted in muted blues and greys, seem to settle into the land rather than impose upon it. The light, when it’s right, casts long, soft shadows from the hardy coastal ti-trees, painting the sandy tracks with a warm, honeyed hue.
The history of Tamboon is intrinsically tied to its waterways and the bountiful resources of the surrounding country. For generations, this area has been a place of sustenance and passage, its quietude now a balm for travellers seeking respite. The local economy, while modest, draws strength from the surrounding agricultural lands and the allure of the natural environment, attracting those who appreciate the unhurried pace of life and the opportunities for fishing and exploring the labyrinthine channels of the inlet. It’s a locality where the echoes of past endeavours are felt in the quiet persistence of the present, a place that holds its own distinct character, unburdened by the clamour of larger centres.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tamboon, 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 Tamboon, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Tamboon includes the postcode (3890), telephone area code (03), and local government area (East Gippsland Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote 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 Tamboon 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. |