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| Locality | Shannons Flat |
| 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 | -35.95477 |
| Longitude | 148.98715 |
| Area | 209.6 km² |
| Postcode | 2630 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 308 km southwest |
Shannons Flat is a locality in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 209.6 km². It lies approximately 308 km southwest of Sydney. Shannons Flat is located at 35.9548°S, 148.9872°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2630. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Shannons Flat rests in a broad, verdant valley, where the land rolls with a gentle, unhurried grace, its slopes a patchwork of emerald pastures and dark, brooding stands of eucalypt. It lies 150.4 km south-south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 206°T), and is situated 29.5 km south-west of Michelago. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the high country’s embrace, and when the sun begins its descent, the western sky ignites in hues of apricot and rose, painting the distant peaks in a soft, ethereal glow. The valley floor, a fertile cradle, is crisscrossed by meandering creeks, their waters glinting like slivers of light as they make their way towards larger rivers, and the very stones underfoot seem to hold a quiet, ancient knowledge.
This is a place shaped by the rhythm of the seasons and the enduring spirit of its settlers, where the legacy of the pastoralists is still deeply felt. Shannons Flat has long been a heartland for grazing, its rich soils supporting robust sheep and cattle studs, and the echoes of earlier endeavours, perhaps even gold, can still be heard in the whispered histories of the older families. The local economy, while rooted in agriculture, also draws strength from the surrounding natural beauty, attracting travellers who seek the quietude of the high country and the clean, crisp air. Life in Shannons Flat unfolds at a measured pace, a steady heartbeat against the vast, silent backdrop of the Australian Alps.
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, CAPAD 2024 (Australian protected areas), OpenStreetMap.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Shannons Flat, New South Wales. 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 Shannons Flat, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Shannons Flat includes the postcode (2630), 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 Shannons Flat is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | August 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. |