Cherokee, 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 Cherokee, in the Macedon Ranges Shire local government area.
| Locality | Cherokee |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Macedon Ranges Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.39745 |
| Longitude | 144.64497 |
| Area | 8.5 km² |
| Postcode | 3434 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 54 km north-northwest |
Cherokee is a locality in the Macedon Ranges Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. The locality covers an area of 8.5 km². It lies approximately 54 km north-northwest of Melbourne. Cherokee is located at 37.3974°S, 144.6450°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3434. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Cherokee unfolds across rolling hills, a landscape painted in swathes of green pasture punctuated by the deep, somber hues of scattered gum trees. It lies 18.4 km north-north-west of Sunbury, VIC (from Sunbury, VIC: bearing 341°T), and is situated 13.3 km north-north-east of Gisborne. The air here carries a certain stillness, a quiet breathing that seems to emanate from the very earth, especially as the late afternoon sun begins its descent, casting long, languid shadows that stretch and deepen across the undulating terrain. The land itself feels ancient, a gentle, patient presence that has witnessed countless seasons turn, its contours shaped by a slow, enduring artistry. The sky above Cherokee often holds a dramatic quality, a vast expanse where clouds gather and drift with an unhurried majesty, sometimes promising rain, other times simply framing the vibrant blues and purples of a coming twilight.
The story of Cherokee is etched into the agricultural heart of the Macedon Ranges, a place where the land has sustained generations through diligent farming and grazing. While the specific details of its founding are whispered in local lore rather than declared in grand pronouncements, the character of Cherokee is undeniably tied to the cultivation of its fertile soil and the raising of livestock. The local economy, though perhaps not boisterous, possesses a quiet resilience, a steady hum of activity that supports the surrounding farms and the few, well-loved businesses that form the village centre. A notable feature of Cherokee is its particular brand of country charm, an unpretentious warmth that welcomes the traveller and imbues everyday life with a sense of enduring connection to the land and its history.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cherokee, 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 Cherokee, in the Macedon Ranges Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Cherokee includes the postcode (3434), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Macedon Ranges Shire), 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 Cherokee 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. |