Merriangaah, 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 Merriangaah, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Merriangaah |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Snowy Monaro Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.84362 |
| Longitude | 149.00972 |
| Area | 70.7 km² |
| Postcode | 2632 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 386 km south-southwest |
Merriangaah is a locality in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 70.7 km². It lies approximately 386 km south-southwest of Sydney. Merriangaah is located at 36.8436°S, 149.0097°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2632. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Merriangaah rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley where the earth slopes gently towards the distant, hazy blue of the Monaro plains. It lies 205.3 km east-south-east of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 113°T), and is situated 21.4 km west-north-west of Bombala. The air here carries the dry, clean scent of sun-baked grass and the subtle perfume of eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the vast, ancient landscapes that press in from all sides. Rolling hills, clad in a patchwork of golden paddocks and darker swathes of native bushland, rise and fall like the slow breath of the land, their contours softened by the sheer expanse of sky overhead. In the late afternoon, the light slants low, painting the western slopes in hues of amber and rose, while the eastern ridges fall into cool, lengthening shadows. The character of Merriangaah is one of quiet resilience, a place where the elements are respected and the passage of days feels measured by the sun’s arc and the wind’s whisper.
The history of Merriangaah is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring rhythm of its pastoral heritage. For generations, this land has been shaped by the sheep and cattle that graze its pastures, a legacy that continues to underpin the local economy. The wool sheds, weathered and sturdy, stand as silent witnesses to countless shearing seasons, while the fences, meticulously maintained, trace the boundaries of livelihoods. Beyond the grazing, the fertile soil supports a scattering of small-scale agriculture, and a quiet tourism industry has begun to bloom, drawn by the natural beauty and the promise of an unhurried escape. Merriangaah’s distinctive charm lies in this seamless blend of the working landscape and the gentle unfolding of everyday life, a place where the land itself seems to hold a quiet, knowing wisdom.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Merriangaah, 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 Merriangaah, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Merriangaah includes the postcode (2632), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Snowy Monaro Regional 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 Merriangaah 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. |