Tuross, 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 Tuross, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Tuross |
| 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 | -36.278 |
| Longitude | 149.45102 |
| Area | 107.2 km² |
| Postcode | 2630 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 312 km south-southwest |
Tuross is a locality in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 107.2 km². It lies approximately 312 km south-southwest of Sydney. Tuross is located at 36.2780°S, 149.4510°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2630. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Tuross rests where the broad expanse of the Pacific meets the sheltered waters of the Tuross Lake system, a place defined by the constant push and pull of tides and the generous spread of sand. It lies 172.3 km south of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 188°T), and is situated 29.6 km east of Cooma. The air here carries the clean, sharp tang of salt, and the sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to deepen into a warm, honeyed hue that washes over the low-lying coastal plains and the scattered gum trees. The landscape unfolds gently, a series of inlets and peninsulas, bays and beaches, where the water, whether it’s the choppy grey of the ocean or the still, reflective surface of the lake, is the dominant character. This is a place that breathes with the rhythm of the sea, where the whisper of the wind through the dune grasses is a constant, soft murmur.
The story of Tuross is intrinsically linked to the bounty of its waters and the fertile ground. For generations, fishing has been a cornerstone of the local economy, the boats that bob in the harbour a familiar sight, their catches forming the basis of the community’s sustenance and trade. The surrounding hinterland, with its rich soils, has long supported a modest agricultural presence, though the allure of the coast and the promise of tourism have increasingly shaped Tuross’s identity. Old jetties, weathered by sun and sea, stand as quiet testaments to a past where the harbour was a busier hub for mail and goods, a time before sealed roads stretched far and wide. Today, Tuross offers a slower pace, a place where the quiet hum of local life is punctuated by the cry of seabirds and the gentle lapping of waves against the shore, a tranquil haven for those drawn to its coastal embrace.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tuross, 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 Tuross, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Tuross 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 Tuross 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. |