Talofa, 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 Talofa, in the Byron Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Talofa |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Byron Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.67319 |
| Longitude | 153.5562 |
| Area | 5.4 km² |
| Postcode | 2481 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 619 km north-northeast |
Talofa is a locality in the Byron Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 5.4 km². It lies approximately 619 km north-northeast of Sydney. Talofa is located at 28.6732°S, 153.5562°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2481. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Talofa breathes a humid, verdant air, a place where the coastal plain surrenders to the gentle rise of hills. It lies 68.9 km south-south-east of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 167°T), and is situated 6.6 km west-south-west of Byron Bay. The landscape here is a generous sprawl of green, a mosaic of cattle pastures and pockets of rainforest that cling to the slopes, their dense canopy a deep, resonant emerald. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, falls in broad, buttery shafts, illuminating the rich, dark soil and the vibrant colours of tropical flowers that spill over fences and spill from terracotta pots. The air itself feels thick, carrying the scent of damp earth and the subtle, sweet perfume of unseen blossoms, a constant reminder of the fertile embrace of this land.
The history of Talofa is interwoven with the bounty of its soil and the proximity of the coast. Once a vital hub for dairy farming, its pastures still echo with the lowing of cattle, though the economic landscape has shifted. Today, a growing tourism sector offers a different rhythm, drawing visitors to its natural beauty and the laid-back charm of its everyday life. The nearby beaches, a mere stone's throw away, provide a constant, salty counterpoint to the inland lushness, their surf a restless murmur against the shore. Local markets, vibrant with fresh produce and artisan crafts, are the heart of the week for Talofa, a place where neighbours gather and the spirit of this coastal shire finds its truest expression.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Talofa, 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 Talofa, in the Byron Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Talofa 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 Talofa 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. |