Explore The Gulf, New South Wales, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the The Gulf, NSW map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
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| Locality | The Gulf |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Armidale Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -30.02053 |
| Longitude | 152.25867 |
| Area | 532.1 km² |
| Postcode | 2365 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 439 km north-northeast |
The Gulf is a locality in the Armidale Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 532.1 km². It lies approximately 439 km north-northeast of Sydney. The Gulf is located at 30.0205°S, 152.2587°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2365. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
The Gulf lies cradled by rolling hills, their slopes often brushed with the muted greens of pasture and the deeper hues of eucalypt forests. It lies 77.6 km north-east of Armidale, NSW (from Armidale, NSW: bearing 47°T), and is situated 54.2 km north-west of Dorrigo. The air here carries a distinct clarity, a crispness that speaks of elevation and distance from the coast, though hints of the sea can still be caught on a strong westerly wind. Scattered homesteads, their corrugated iron roofs glinting like forgotten coins in the sunlight, dot the landscape, their fences tracing precise lines across the undulating terrain, suggesting a careful stewardship of the land. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, has a remarkable quality, softening the sharp edges of the hills and bathing the valleys in a warm, honeyed glow that seems to linger long after the sun has dipped below the horizon.
This region’s character is deeply entwined with the pastoral heritage that has shaped its economy for generations. Sheep and cattle graze across the broad acres, their presence a constant, quiet hum in the life of The Gulf. While farming remains a cornerstone, a growing appreciation for local produce and artisanal crafts is breathing new life into the district, with small markets and roadside stalls offering glimpses of its bounty. History whispers from the weathered stones of old churches and the sturdy timber of early buildings, hinting at the resilience and determination of those who first carved a life from this country. The nearby mountains, cloaked in ancient forests, offer a wilder counterpoint to the cultivated paddocks, a place where the land retains its untamed spirit and invites quiet contemplation.
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, CAPAD 2024 (Australian protected areas), OpenStreetMap.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of The Gulf, 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 The Gulf, in the Armidale Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for The Gulf includes the postcode (2365), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Armidale 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 The Gulf 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. |