Gipsy Point, 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 Gipsy Point, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
| Locality | Gipsy Point |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | East Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.48887 |
| Longitude | 149.68894 |
| Population | 15 |
| Density | 1.0 /km² |
| Area | 14.3 km² |
| Elevation | 0 m |
| Postcode | 3891 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 418 km east |
Gipsy Point is a locality in the East Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 15. The locality covers an area of 14.3 km², giving a population density of about 1.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 0 m above sea level. It lies approximately 418 km east of Melbourne. Gipsy Point is located at 37.4889°S, 149.6889°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3891. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Gipsy Point spills down towards the dark, languid waters of the Genoa River, a place where the land seems to sigh into the embrace of the estuary. It lies 289.3 km east-north-east of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 75°T), and is situated 11.3 km west-north-west of Mallacoota. The air here carries a damp, earthy scent, underscored by the briny tang of the nearby sea, and the sunlight, even on a clear day, often filters through a soft haze, lending a watercolour quality to the surrounding bushland. Eucalyptus trees, their bark peeling in papery strips, stand sentinel over the slopes, their leaves whispering secrets to the gentle breeze that rustles through the undergrowth. The landscape is a mosaic of dense green scrub and the occasional cleared patch, hinting at a long-standing, albeit quiet, human presence in this corner of East Gippsland.
This particular stretch of riverfront has a history woven with the practicalities of transport and timber, its deep channels once navigable by vessels that carried the bounty of the hinterland to market. The local economy, though now leans heavily towards tourism, still echoes with the industrious past, a quiet hum beneath the calls of the resident seabirds. Visitors are drawn to Gipsy Point for its tranquil waterways, perfect for fishing or a leisurely boat trip, and the surrounding national parks offer a chance to wander through ancient forests. The feeling here is one of patient waiting, of a place that has seen seasons turn and generations pass, its character shaped by the slow, inexorable flow of the river and the enduring strength of the natural world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gipsy Point, 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 Gipsy Point, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Gipsy Point includes the postcode (3891), 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 Gipsy Point 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. |