Anglers Rest, 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 Anglers Rest, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
| Locality | Anglers Rest |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | East Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.01881 |
| Longitude | 147.47221 |
| Population | 13 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 86.5 km² |
| Elevation | 675 m |
| Postcode | 3898 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 239 km east-northeast |
Anglers Rest is a locality in the East Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 13. The locality covers an area of 86.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 675 m above sea level. It lies approximately 239 km east-northeast of Melbourne. Anglers Rest is located at 37.0188°S, 147.4722°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3898. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Anglers Rest lies cradled by the ancient, rolling hills of East Gippsland, a landscape painted in a thousand shades of green and gold. It lies 111.9 km south-south-east of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 153°T), and is situated 25.6 km south-east of Falls Creek. The air here carries the clean, crisp scent of eucalyptus and damp earth, a constant reminder of the vast, untamed bush that presses in from all sides. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy of towering gums, dappling the winding tracks and the quiet, unassuming buildings that make up the heart of Anglers Rest. The nearby Tambo River, a glinting ribbon of silver, whispers its timeless secrets as it flows towards the distant sea, its banks often fringed with ferns and the vibrant colours of native wildflowers. The very character of Anglers Rest is one of quiet resilience, a place that seems to breathe in time with the natural world around it.
The story of Anglers Rest is intrinsically linked to the land, its early days shaped by the promise of timber and the hardy spirit of those who sought a living from the dense forests. While timber milling once dominated, the economy has gracefully shifted, with tourism now playing a significant role, drawing visitors seeking the tranquillity and outdoor adventures that Anglers Rest so readily provides. The local pub, a cornerstone of the community, serves as both a gathering place and a gateway for travellers embarking on journeys into the surrounding wilderness, its walls surely echoing with tales of past exploits and the enduring camaraderie of this remote corner of Victoria. The surrounding national parks, rich with diverse flora and fauna, offer a sanctuary for both wildlife and the human soul, a place where the modern world feels a world away.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Anglers Rest, 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 Anglers Rest, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Anglers Rest includes the postcode (3898), telephone area code (03), and local government area (East Gippsland 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 Anglers Rest 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. |