Lake Tabourie, 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 Lake Tabourie, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
| Locality | Lake Tabourie |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Shoalhaven City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.42845 |
| Longitude | 150.41508 |
| Population | 645 |
| Density | 143.3 /km² |
| Area | 4.5 km² |
| Elevation | 10 m |
| Postcode | 2539 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 188 km south-southwest |
Lake Tabourie is a locality in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 645. The locality covers an area of 4.5 km², giving a population density of about 143.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 10 m above sea level. It lies approximately 188 km south-southwest of Sydney. Lake Tabourie is located at 35.4284°S, 150.4151°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2539. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Lake Tabourie breathes with the salty tang of the Pacific, a broad, shallow expanse of water that shelters a community cradled by gentle, sandy slopes. It lies 98.5 km south-east of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 141°T), and is situated 8.9 km south-south-west of Ulladulla. The air here carries the scent of coastal heath, a subtle perfume of Banksia and tea-tree, mingling with the fainter, sweeter aroma of sun-warmed pine needles from the neighbouring forests. The water itself, a shifting canvas of turquoise and emerald, reflects the vast, often cloud-streaked sky, its surface rippled by the sea breeze that whispers through the casuarina trees lining its shores. Even in the quiet hours, the land hums with a subtle, vibrant energy, a sense of patient unfolding in the dappled sunlight that filters through the coastal vegetation.
The history of Lake Tabourie is inextricably linked to its bounty, a story whispered by the wind and the wash of the waves. For generations, the waters and the surrounding lands provided sustenance, a legacy that continues to shape the local economy, with fishing and tourism now forming the bedrock of its prosperity. The iconic red-roofed fishing boats, bobbing gently at their moorings, are a familiar sight, a testament to the enduring connection with the sea. Beyond the immediate allure of its pristine beaches and the tranquil waters of the lake itself, Lake Tabourie offers a quiet invitation to explore the nearby national parks, where ancient gum trees stand sentinel and walking trails wind through a landscape shaped by millennia of natural forces, a living reminder of the land’s deep past.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lake Tabourie, 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 Lake Tabourie, in the Shoalhaven City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Lake Tabourie includes the postcode (2539), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Shoalhaven City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Lake Tabourie 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. |