Cotter River, Australian Capital Territory — 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 Cotter River.
| Locality | Cotter River |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.5335 |
| Longitude | 148.834 |
| Area | 443.5 km² |
| Postcode | 2611 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 39 km southwest |
Cotter River is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. The locality covers an area of 443.5 km². It lies approximately 39 km southwest of Canberra. Cotter River is located at 35.5335°S, 148.8340°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2611. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Cotter River winds its way through a landscape of rolling hills and hardy eucalypt forests, a ribbon of cool, clear water carving a path through the Australian Capital Territory's rugged terrain. It lies 119.5 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 223°T), and is situated 26.4 km south-west of Kambah. The air here carries the scent of dry earth and eucalyptus, especially potent in the late afternoon sun when the light turns a molten gold, casting long shadows that deepen the contours of the land. The river itself, a vital artery for the region, flows with a quiet determination, its banks a mosaic of native grasses and scattered granite outcrops, hinting at the ancient geology beneath. This is a place where the sky feels vast and the silence is punctuated only by the rustle of leaves and the distant call of a kookaburra, a fitting backdrop for the enduring character of this part of the country.
Historically, the Cotter River catchment has been a cornerstone of Canberra's water supply, its flow meticulously managed to sustain the growing capital. This reliance has shaped its development, fostering a deep respect for the natural environment and its resources. The surrounding lands, once primarily dedicated to grazing and agriculture, now share their space with protected national parks, offering a sanctuary for native wildlife and a recreational haven for visitors. Small holdings and farms still dot the periphery, their weathered fences and paddocks a testament to generations of connection to this soil. The river's presence, a constant and life-giving force, imbues Cotter River with a sense of enduring resilience, a character shaped by both the land and the people who have made it their home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cotter River, Australian Capital Territory 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 Cotter River.
Detailed location data for Cotter River includes the postcode (2611), telephone area code (02), 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 Cotter River 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. |