Curdies River, 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 Curdies River, in the Corangamite Shire local government area.
| Locality | Curdies River |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Corangamite Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.44467 |
| Longitude | 142.94627 |
| Area | 7.8 km² |
| Postcode | 3268 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 190 km west-southwest |
Curdies River is a locality in the Corangamite Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. The locality covers an area of 7.8 km². It lies approximately 190 km west-southwest of Melbourne. Curdies River is located at 38.4447°S, 142.9463°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3268. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Curdies River winds its sinuous way through a landscape shaped by both gentle artistry and the persistent sculpting hand of water. It lies 40.0 km east-south-east of Warrnambool, VIC (from Warrnambool, VIC: bearing 102°T), and is situated 4.6 km north-north-west of Timboon. The land here rolls with a quiet dignity, a patchwork of emerald pastures giving way to stands of coastal tea-tree and the darker, more secretive hues of peppermint gums. The air, especially as afternoon wanes, carries a faint tang of salt and damp earth, a subtle perfume that speaks of the nearby ocean and the rich, dark soil that nurtures it. Across the broad, slow-moving waters, the reflections of the sky are often broken by the low, sweeping flight of egrets, their white wings like brushstrokes against the muted canvas of the day.
Historically, the fortunes of Curdies River have been inextricably linked to the bounty of its surrounding environment. Early settlers found fertile ground for grazing and dairy farming, the rich volcanic soils proving exceptionally generous. The river itself, once a vital artery for transport and sustenance, now serves as a picturesque backdrop to a more modern economy, where tourism plays an increasingly significant role, drawing visitors to its tranquil shores and the nearby pristine beaches. The distinct character of Curdies River is etched in the weathered timber of its older farm buildings and the quiet hum of activity in its small, unassuming centres, a testament to generations who have learned to live in concert with the ebb and flow of this coastal country.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Curdies River, 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 Curdies River, in the Corangamite Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Curdies River includes the postcode (3268), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Corangamite 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 Curdies River 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. |