Gelantipy, 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 Gelantipy, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
| Locality | Gelantipy |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | East Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.1921 |
| Longitude | 148.22598 |
| Population | 20 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 247.3 km² |
| Elevation | 808 m |
| Postcode | 3885 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 296 km east-northeast |
Gelantipy is a locality in the East Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 20. The locality covers an area of 247.3 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 808 m above sea level. It lies approximately 296 km east-northeast of Melbourne. Gelantipy is located at 37.1921°S, 148.2260°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3885. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Gelantipy unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills, where the earth's colours deepen with the shifting light. It lies 167.9 km south-east of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 135°T), and is situated 57.3 km north-north-west of Orbost. The country here is a mosaic of emerald pastures, ochre-stained earth, and the deep, abiding green of eucalypt forests that climb towards the sky. A profound quietude often settles over Gelantipy, broken only by the distant bleating of sheep or the occasional rustle of unseen wildlife in the undergrowth. The air itself feels clean, carrying a faint, sweet scent of dry grasses and the resinous perfume of the bush, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides.
The story of Gelantipy is etched into its pastoral heritage, a legacy of hardy settlers who carved a living from this rugged terrain. For generations, grazing has been the lifeblood of the region, with fine wool and prime cattle forming the backbone of its economy. This is a place where the land dictates the rhythm of life, and where the seasons paint the fields in ever-changing hues. The nearby Snowy River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, has long been a vital artery, providing sustenance and a source of beauty, and its presence subtly shapes the character of Gelantipy, a constant murmur beneath the quiet hum of country life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gelantipy, 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 Gelantipy, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Gelantipy includes the postcode (3885), 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 Gelantipy 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. |