Skinners Shoot, 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 Skinners Shoot, in the Byron Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Skinners Shoot |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Byron Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.65792 |
| Longitude | 153.59048 |
| Population | 122 |
| Density | 25.3 /km² |
| Area | 4.8 km² |
| Elevation | 18 m |
| Postcode | 2481 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 622 km north-northeast |
Skinners Shoot is a locality in the Byron Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 122. The locality covers an area of 4.8 km², giving a population density of about 25.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 18 m above sea level. It lies approximately 622 km north-northeast of Sydney. Skinners Shoot is located at 28.6579°S, 153.5905°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2481. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Skinners Shoot unfurls itself as a verdant embrace, where rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of subtropical rainforest and dappled grazing land, descend towards the gentle curves of the Brunswick River. It lies 68.1 km south-south-east of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 163°T), and is situated 2.9 km west-south-west of Byron Bay. The air here carries a humid sweetness, a perfume of damp earth and flowering eucalypts, especially potent in the hush of late afternoon as the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, languid shadows across the undulating terrain. This is a place where the very land seems to breathe, a quiet exhalation of fertile soil and the murmur of unseen creeks weaving through the dense undergrowth. The landscape is a study in contrasts, from the open, sun-kissed pastures to the shadowed depths of its forested gullies, a visual symphony played out in shades of emerald and gold.
The history of Skinners Shoot is intrinsically tied to the rich agricultural potential of the Brunswick River valley, a legacy evident in the scattered remnants of dairy farms and the enduring presence of cattle grazing on its fertile slopes. For generations, this land has sustained those who have worked it, its economy once dominated by the dairy industry and, before that, the timber cutters who felled giants from its dense forests. Today, while farming still holds sway, a growing appreciation for the area's natural beauty has drawn a different kind of visitor and resident, drawn to its slower pace and the proximity to the vibrant coastal towns nearby. The river itself, a languid artery of life, continues to be a focal point, its waters reflecting the changing colours of the sky and offering a quiet sanctuary, a constant reminder of the enduring spirit of Skinners Shoot.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Skinners Shoot, 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 Skinners Shoot, in the Byron Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Skinners Shoot includes the postcode (2481), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Byron Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Skinners Shoot 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. |