Kosciuszko, 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 Kosciuszko, in the Snowy Valleys Council local government area.
| Locality | Kosciuszko |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Snowy Valleys Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.48361 |
| Longitude | 148.20364 |
| Area | 128.1 km² |
| Postcode | 2627 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 399 km southwest |
Kosciuszko is a locality in the Snowy Valleys Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 128.1 km². It lies approximately 399 km southwest of Sydney. Kosciuszko is located at 36.4836°S, 148.2036°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2627. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Kosciuszko rises, a sentinel of stone and sky, its granite shoulders dusted with the fine, dry scent of alpine herbs. It lies 124.0 km east-south-east of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 109°T), and is situated 28.3 km west of Crackenback. The land here is a study in stark contrasts: emerald meadows, kissed by the crisp mountain air, give way to rugged scree slopes where hardy grasses cling tenaciously to life. Above, the cobalt dome of the sky stretches infinitely, broken only by the occasional hawk circling on invisible currents, a silent guardian of this high country. The wind, a constant companion, whispers secrets through the twisted forms of ancient snow gums, their bark peeling like parchment, telling tales of seasons past.
This is a place where the echoes of pastoral pioneers still linger, their hardy spirit etched into the very fabric of the landscape. The Snowy Valleys Council, of which Kosciuszko is a part, has long been shaped by the land's generous, yet demanding, nature, with grazing and agriculture forming the bedrock of its economy for generations. The rich, dark soil, born of volcanic past and glacial melt, supports a vibrant agricultural community, while the allure of its natural grandeur draws travellers seeking solace and adventure. The air itself carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of eucalypt and damp earth, a reminder of the ancient rhythms that govern this high-altitude realm.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kosciuszko, 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 Kosciuszko, in the Snowy Valleys Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Kosciuszko includes the postcode (2627), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Snowy Valleys 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 Kosciuszko 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. |