Aire Valley, Victoria — 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 Aire Valley, in the Colac Otway Shire local government area.
| Locality | Aire Valley |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Colac Otway Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.69291 |
| Longitude | 143.5627 |
| Area | 16.2 km² |
| Elevation | 437 m |
| Postcode | 3237 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 157 km southwest |
Aire Valley is a locality in the Colac Otway Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. The locality covers an area of 16.2 km². It sits at an elevation of around 437 m above sea level. It lies approximately 157 km southwest of Melbourne. Aire Valley is located at 38.6929°S, 143.5627°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3237. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Aire Valley unfolds as a verdant embrace, cradled by the rolling contours of the Otway hinterland. It lies 92.3 km south-west of Geelong, VIC (from Geelong, VIC: bearing 229°T), and is situated 8.3 km north-west of Apollo Bay. Here, the land breathes a quiet, fertile rhythm, a patchwork of emerald pastures and stands of ancient eucalypt, their rough bark a testament to countless seasons. The air itself carries a certain cleanness, tinged with the damp scent of rich soil and the distant sweetness of blooming gorse. Creeks, sometimes mere silver threads, sometimes more substantial veins of water, meander through the landscape, their banks often softened by ferns and mosses, reflecting the dappled sunlight that filters through the canopy.
The history of Aire Valley is as deep-rooted as the towering trees that define its character. Once a vital artery for timber milling, its economy has since gracefully shifted towards agriculture and grazing, with dairy herds dotting the hillsides, their contented lowing a gentle soundtrack to the day. This shift has fostered a sense of enduring connection to the land, a tradition passed down through generations. Travellers passing through Aire Valley might notice the distinctive, sturdy farmhouses, built to withstand the elements, and the small, purposeful centres of local life, where the pace is unhurried, and the community spirit is as palpable as the morning mist that often cloaks the valleys.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Aire Valley, Victoria 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 Aire Valley, in the Colac Otway Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Aire Valley includes the postcode (3237), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Colac Otway Shire), 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 Aire Valley 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. |