Drake Village, 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 Drake Village, in the Tenterfield Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Drake Village |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Tenterfield Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.92892 |
| Longitude | 152.37911 |
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Postcode | 2469 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 560 km north-northeast |
Drake Village is a locality in the Tenterfield Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 1.7 km². It lies approximately 560 km north-northeast of Sydney. Drake Village is located at 28.9289°S, 152.3791°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2469. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Drake Village lies cradled in a fold of the northern New England Tablelands, a landscape softened by the persistent breath of the surrounding forests. It lies 137.5 km south-west of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 226°T), and is situated 37.8 km east-north-east of Tenterfield. Here, the land rolls with a gentle, almost hesitant grace, the eucalypts standing sentinel over undulating pastures that eventually give way to the deeper green of rainforest pockets. The air itself carries a certain clarity, a crispness that sharpens the senses, particularly in the cool hush of early morning when mist often clings to the lower hollows, lending a dreamlike quality to the dawning light. The very earth here seems to exhale a subtle, earthy perfume, a blend of damp soil and the sweet, resinous scent of the native trees.
The history of Drake Village is etched into the very veins of its terrain, a narrative of rugged endeavour and quiet resilience. Once a focal point for gold mining, the echoes of that fervent past can still be felt in the scattered remnants and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. Today, the local economy is primarily sustained by grazing and a growing appreciation for the region's natural beauty, drawing travellers seeking a respite from busier centres. The Drake Village Post Office and General Store serves as the heart of the locality, a place where news is exchanged and the day’s rhythm is set, a testament to the enduring character of this singular corner of the countryside.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Drake Village, 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 Drake Village, in the Tenterfield Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Drake Village includes the postcode (2469), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Tenterfield Shire 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 Drake Village 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. |