Crackenback, 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 Crackenback, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Crackenback |
| 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 | -36.43973 |
| Longitude | 148.51498 |
| Population | 741 |
| Density | 8.8 /km² |
| Area | 84.5 km² |
| Elevation | 1111 m |
| Postcode | 2627 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 376 km southwest |
Crackenback 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 741. The locality covers an area of 84.5 km², giving a population density of about 8.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 1111 m above sea level. It lies approximately 376 km southwest of Sydney. Crackenback is located at 36.4397°S, 148.5150°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2627. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Crackenback rests in a valley cradled by the stoic peaks of the Australian Alps, a landscape that breathes the crisp, cool air of high country. It lies 149.5 km east-south-east of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 104°T), and is situated 8.4 km west of Jindabyne. Here, the land rolls with a rugged grace, the broad shoulders of mountains cloaked in a mosaic of eucalypt forests and alpine meadows that shift in colour with the seasons. In summer, the slopes are a tapestry of emerald and gold, dotted with the vibrant hues of wildflowers, while winter transforms the scene into a stark, white canvas, the silence broken only by the whisper of the wind. The Crackenback River, a vital artery, winds its way through the valley floor, its waters reflecting the boundless sky, a ribbon of silver against the muted tones of the earth. The very air here carries a purity, a stillness that encourages the soul to unfurl, and the light at dusk, a tender blush of rose and lavender, paints the western sky with an artistry that feels both ancient and immediate.
The history of Crackenback is etched into the very grain of its land, a story of hardy pioneers who grappled with the unforgiving beauty of this alpine realm. For generations, this valley has been a place of sustenance, its rich pastures supporting grazing flocks that have long been the backbone of the local economy. The spirit of resilience forged in those early days still permeates Crackenback, a quiet strength that manifests in the enduring character of its people. While farming and grazing remain integral, the allure of the Snowy Mountains has drawn a modern ebb and flow of tourism, with visitors seeking the thrill of winter sports or the solace of summer hikes. The nearby national parks, vast expanses of wilderness, offer a sanctuary for unique flora and fauna, a testament to the natural heritage that Crackenback so profoundly embodies.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Crackenback, 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 Crackenback, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Crackenback includes the postcode (2627), 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 Crackenback 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. |