Merimbula, 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 Merimbula, in the Bega Valley Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Merimbula |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Bega Valley Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.8962 |
| Longitude | 149.89783 |
| Population | 3,973 |
| Density | 217.5 /km² |
| Area | 18.3 km² |
| Elevation | 4 m |
| Postcode | 2548 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 357 km south-southwest |
Merimbula is a locality in the Bega Valley Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,973. The locality covers an area of 18.3 km², giving a population density of about 217.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 4 m above sea level. It lies approximately 357 km south-southwest of Sydney. Merimbula is located at 36.8962°S, 149.8978°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2548. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Merimbula breathes with the gentle ebb and flow of the sapphire sea against its sheltering arms, a necklace of golden beaches and sheltered coves strung along the Sapphire Coast. It lies 239.8 km south of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 176°T), and is situated 13.7 km north of Eden. The air here carries the tang of salt and the sweet, resinous perfume of eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the wild, untamed country that presses in from behind the coastal fringe. Rolling hills, softened by decades of grazing, spill down towards the broad, shimmering expanse of the lake, its waters mirroring the vast, ever-changing sky in shades of aquamarine and deep indigo. The light at dusk paints the scene in hues of rose and lavender, a quiet spectacle that stills the heart and slows the hurried pulse.
For generations, the bounty of the sea and the fertile land have sustained Merimbula, a place where the rhythm of life is dictated by the tides and the seasons. Indigenous peoples long knew this country, their connection to its waterways and forests a deep and enduring legacy. Later, whalers and fishermen charted these waters, their hardy vessels navigating the unpredictable currents that shaped the early economy. Today, tourism has blossomed, drawing visitors to its pristine beaches and the vibrant life of the lake, a playground for boating, fishing, and the simple pleasure of sun-warmed sand. The local economy, while embracing the modern influx of travellers, still holds a quiet reverence for its pastoral roots, the distant bleating of sheep a soft counterpoint to the lapping of waves.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Merimbula, 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 Merimbula, in the Bega Valley Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Merimbula includes the postcode (2548), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Bega Valley 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 Merimbula 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. |