Narooma, 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 Narooma, in the Eurobodalla Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Narooma |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Eurobodalla Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.2424 |
| Longitude | 150.0596 |
| Population | 2,633 |
| Density | 21.9 /km² |
| Area | 120.0 km² |
| Elevation | 22 m |
| Postcode | 2546 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 284 km south-southwest |
Narooma is a locality in the Eurobodalla Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,633. The locality covers an area of 120.0 km², giving a population density of about 21.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 22 m above sea level. It lies approximately 284 km south-southwest of Sydney. Narooma is located at 36.2424°S, 150.0596°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2546. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Narooma sits where the Wagonga Inlet’s dark waters embrace the Tasman Sea, a place of striking contrasts between sheltered harbour and open ocean. It lies 169.3 km south of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 170°T), and is situated 9.8 km south-south-west of Dalmeny. The land here rises from the coast in a series of green slopes and steeper inclines, cloaked in a scrubby, resilient vegetation that softens the edges of the terrain. Beyond the immediate township, rolling hills draped in pasture stretch inland, punctuated by stands of gum trees that catch the sunlight, their leaves a pale, flickering silver. The air often carries the tang of salt, a constant reminder of the sea’s proximity, and in the late afternoon, the light can turn the water a deep, burnished gold, casting long shadows from the fishing boats moored in the bay. The distinctive shape of Montague Island, a brooding presence on the horizon, anchors the view, a wild sentinel against the vast blue expanse.
The story of Narooma is deeply entwined with the bounty of its surrounding waters and the land’s fertile folds. For millennia, the Yuin people have held this country, their connection to the rivers and coastline a quiet, enduring thread. European settlement brought whalers and timber cutters, their early endeavours laying the groundwork for a town that has always looked to the sea for its sustenance and livelihood. Today, fishing remains a vital part of Narooma’s identity, with the local fleet bringing in fresh catches that find their way to the tables of residents and travellers alike. Tourism has blossomed, drawn by the pristine beaches, the chance to spot seals and penguins on Montague Island, and the allure of the clear, cool waters that invite swimming and boating. The nearby hinterland, with its dairy farms and pockets of agricultural land, adds another layer to Narooma’s economy, a steady hum beneath the more visible coastal pulse.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Narooma, 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 Narooma, in the Eurobodalla Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Narooma includes the postcode (2546), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Eurobodalla 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 Narooma 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. |