Gibraltar Range, 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 Gibraltar Range, in the Glen Innes Severn Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Gibraltar Range |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Glen Innes Severn Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -29.53644 |
| Longitude | 152.31907 |
| Area | 520.8 km² |
| Postcode | 2370 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 493 km north-northeast |
Gibraltar Range is a locality in the Glen Innes Severn Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 520.8 km². It lies approximately 493 km north-northeast of Sydney. Gibraltar Range is located at 29.5364°S, 152.3191°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2370. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Gibraltar Range rises from the eastern edge of the New England Tablelands, a rugged expanse of ancient granite and weathered sandstone sculpted by millennia of wind and rain. It lies 115.8 km north-west of Coffs Harbour, NSW (from Coffs Harbour, NSW: bearing 318°T), and is situated 56.1 km south-south-east of Tenterfield. Here, the air carries the cool, damp scent of eucalypt and the subtle perfume of unseen wildflowers, a constant reminder of the wildness that still holds sway. Towering gum trees, their bark peeling in papery strips, form a dense canopy that filters the sunlight into shifting patterns on the forest floor, while moss-covered boulders lie scattered like the bones of forgotten giants. Deep gullies plunge into shadow, cradling creeks that whisper secrets over smooth, dark stones, and in the clearings, the land opens to reveal sweeping vistas of emerald paddies and distant, hazy blue ridges.
The history of Gibraltar Range is etched not in grand edifices, but in the enduring spirit of those who have worked its challenging terrain. For generations, hardy settlers carved out livelihoods from its often unforgiving soil, their efforts reflected in the scattered remnants of stone walls and the quiet persistence of grazing stock on the higher country. The local economy, while now benefiting from the growing appeal of its natural beauty to travellers seeking a retreat, still holds a deep connection to the land, with sheep and cattle farming forming a bedrock of activity. This is a place where the quiet hum of rural life is punctuated by the calls of native birds and the rustle of unseen creatures in the undergrowth, a testament to a landscape that demands respect and rewards resilience.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gibraltar Range, 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 Gibraltar Range, in the Glen Innes Severn Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Gibraltar Range includes the postcode (2370), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Glen Innes Severn 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 Gibraltar Range 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. |