Limestone, 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 Limestone, in the Inverell Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Limestone |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Inverell Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -29.21305 |
| Longitude | 151.05383 |
| Area | 112.5 km² |
| Postcode | 2361 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 518 km north |
Limestone is a locality in the Inverell Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 112.5 km². It lies approximately 518 km north of Sydney. Limestone is located at 29.2130°S, 151.0538°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2361. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Limestone lies cradled in a shallow valley, where the rich ochre earth, a signature of this country, rolls with a gentle swell towards distant, hazy hills. It lies 155.1 km north-north-west of Armidale, NSW (from Armidale, NSW: bearing 337°T), and is situated 14.9 km north-west of Ashford. Broad-leafed gums, their bark peeling in papery curls, stand sentinel along the meandering track, their leaves whispering secrets to the dry air. The sky above is a vast, unbroken canvas of cerulean, often brushed with the softest wisps of cloud, and in the late afternoon, the light takes on a burnished, honeyed quality, bathing the sparse pastures in a warm, almost liquid glow. The character of Limestone is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace of life, and the silence is broken only by the lowing of cattle or the distant hum of a tractor.
Historically, Limestone owes its existence to the enduring allure of the land and the promise of its resources. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and the potential for grazing, established holdings that have, for generations, been the backbone of the local economy. The colour of the earth here speaks of minerals, and while not a primary focus, the subtle presence of quarrying for building stone has left its mark, providing a local source of sturdy material for homesteads and sheds. The rhythm of Limestone is that of the seasons, tied to the cycles of planting and harvesting, the enduring presence of sheep and cattle, and a neighbourly spirit that has weathered many a dry spell. There are no grand monuments here, but rather a deep, abiding connection to the country, a character forged in the very substance of the soil.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Limestone, 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 Limestone, in the Inverell Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Limestone includes the postcode (2361), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Inverell 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 Limestone 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. |