Gnotuk, 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 Gnotuk, in the Corangamite Shire local government area.
| Locality | Gnotuk |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Corangamite Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.2022 |
| Longitude | 143.07551 |
| Population | 100 |
| Density | 5.5 /km² |
| Area | 18.1 km² |
| Elevation | 149 m |
| Postcode | 3260 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 171 km west-southwest |
Gnotuk is a locality in the Corangamite Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 100. The locality covers an area of 18.1 km², giving a population density of about 5.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 149 m above sea level. It lies approximately 171 km west-southwest of Melbourne. Gnotuk is located at 38.2022°S, 143.0755°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3260. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Gnotuk lies in a broad, gently sloping valley, its ochre soils a testament to ancient volcanic activity, now softened by centuries of pastoral life. It lies 53.8 km east-north-east of Warrnambool, VIC (from Warrnambool, VIC: bearing 70°T), and is situated 6.1 km west-north-west of Camperdown. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and golds, dotted with hardy eucalypts that cast long, dancing shadows in the late afternoon sun. The air often carries a faint, dry scent of sun-baked earth and the sweet perfume of wild grasses, a subtle perfume that speaks of the land's enduring resilience. Across the low, rolling hills, fences trace neat lines, dividing pastures where sheep graze with a quiet diligence, their fleece catching the light like scattered pearls. The sky above Gnotuk is vast, a canvas that shifts from the pale, pearly grey of a morning mist to the fiery oranges and deep indigos of a dramatic sunset, each transition a slow, deliberate performance.
The history of Gnotuk is etched into the very bones of the land, an agricultural heartland that has sustained generations of families. Originally settled by pastoralists drawn to the rich grazing potential, the area has since seen its fortunes tied to the wool and livestock industries, a steady, dependable pulse that continues to define its local economy. While no grand monuments mark its past, the weathered timbers of old shearing sheds and the enduring stone walls of early farmhouses whisper tales of hard work and perseverance. The rhythm of life in Gnotuk is unhurried, a quiet cadence dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land, fostering a character of neighbourly self-reliance and a deep connection to the earth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gnotuk, 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 Gnotuk, in the Corangamite Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Gnotuk includes the postcode (3260), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Corangamite 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 Gnotuk 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. |