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| Locality | Cootralantra |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Snowy Monaro Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.28739 |
| Longitude | 148.83888 |
| Population | 107 |
| Density | 0.7 /km² |
| Area | 162.1 km² |
| Elevation | 1021 m |
| Postcode | 2628 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 345 km southwest |
Cootralantra 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 107. The locality covers an area of 162.1 km², giving a population density of about 0.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 1021 m above sea level. It lies approximately 345 km southwest of Sydney. Cootralantra is located at 36.2874°S, 148.8389°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2628. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Cootralantra lies cradled in a fold of the Monaro's broad, undulating country, where the sky seems to stretch further and the air carries the crisp, clean scent of eucalyptus and distant snow. It lies 175.5 km east of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 96°T), and is situated 10.2 km north of Berridale. Rolling hills, a patchwork of emerald pastures and golden tussock, sweep towards a horizon softened by the haze of distance, a landscape painted in broad strokes of earthy ochre and muted green. Sheep graze in placid droves, their white fleeces like scattered pearls against the tawny slopes, and the occasional weathered fence line traces patient paths across the land. Even on a still day, a gentle breeze whispers through the native grasses, a constant, murmuring presence that speaks of the wilder heart of this high country.
The history of Cootralantra is deeply entwined with the pastoral leases that first tamed these vast expanses, a legacy of hardy settlers who carved a life from the untamed plains. For generations, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land, with sheep and cattle grazing forming the bedrock of the local economy. Though mining ventures have ebbed and flowed through the region's past, it is the enduring strength of agriculture that continues to define Cootralantra, its quiet prosperity reflected in the sturdy farmhouses and well-maintained sheds that dot the countryside. The local pub, a hub of quiet camaraderie, serves as a gathering place where stories of the land and its people are shared, a gentle current of tradition flowing through the everyday lives of its inhabitants.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Cootralantra, New South Wales. 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 Cootralantra, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Cootralantra includes the postcode (2628), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Snowy Monaro Regional Council), 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 Cootralantra is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |