Bredbo, New South Wales — 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 Bredbo, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Bredbo |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Snowy Monaro Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.95786 |
| Longitude | 149.15133 |
| Population | 338 |
| Density | 1.4 /km² |
| Area | 246.1 km² |
| Elevation | 724 m |
| Postcode | 2626 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 299 km southwest |
Bredbo is a locality in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 338. The locality covers an area of 246.1 km², giving a population density of about 1.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 724 m above sea level. It lies approximately 299 km southwest of Sydney. Bredbo is located at 35.9579°S, 149.1513°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2626. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Bredbo rests on the northern edge of the vast Snowy Monaro plateau, a place where the air itself seems to hold a crisp, high-country clarity. It lies 144.7 km south-south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 201°T), and is situated 24.2 km south of Michelago. Rolling hills, cloaked in shades of green and ochre depending on the season, stretch towards the horizon, their slopes dotted with hardy eucalypts and the occasional weathered fence line. The Bredbo River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, meanders through the valley floor, its banks fringed with willows that whisper secrets in the breeze. Even on a still day, there’s a subtle murmur from the surrounding landscape, a quiet hum of life that speaks of ancient rhythms and enduring resilience.
This is country that has long sustained those who understand its ways, its history etched into the very earth. Bredbo’s economy has traditionally been tied to the land, with sheep grazing and mixed farming forming the backbone of its livelihood, the wool sheds echoing with the labours of generations. The shadow of past gold rushes, though faded, still lingers, a reminder of the region's mineral potential. Today, Bredbo draws travellers seeking the raw beauty of the Monaro, a gateway to the Kosciuszko National Park, its modest charm a welcome respite. The quality of light here, particularly as dusk paints the sky in hues of bruised plum and fiery orange, is a spectacle that seeps into the soul, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of this high country settlement.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bredbo, New South Wales 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 Bredbo, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Bredbo includes the postcode (2626), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Snowy Monaro Regional Council), 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 Bredbo 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. |