Golden Beach, 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 Golden Beach, in the Wellington Shire local government area.
| Locality | Golden Beach |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Wellington Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.23009 |
| Longitude | 147.3631 |
| Population | 287 |
| Density | 14.5 /km² |
| Area | 19.8 km² |
| Elevation | 15 m |
| Postcode | 3851 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 215 km east-southeast |
Golden Beach is a locality in the Wellington Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 287. The locality covers an area of 19.8 km², giving a population density of about 14.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 15 m above sea level. It lies approximately 215 km east-southeast of Melbourne. Golden Beach is located at 38.2301°S, 147.3631°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3851. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Golden Beach lies where the Gippsland Lakes meet the sea, a low-lying stretch of coastal plain fringed by the vast waters of Ninety Mile Beach. It lies 73.7 km east of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 93°T), and is situated 28.2 km east-south-east of Sale. The air here carries the perpetual scent of salt and the subtle dampness of a landscape that breathes with the tides. Low dunes, tufted with hardy grasses, form a soft barrier between the scattered dwellings and the endless expanse of the Southern Ocean, its ceaseless murmur a constant companion. The light, particularly as the sun begins its descent, casts a warm, almost honeyed hue across the sand and the shallow waterways, giving the place its fitting name. The character of Golden Beach is one of quiet repose, a place where the land itself seems to exhale, inviting a slower pace of life.
The history of this stretch of coast is one of gradual settlement, of people drawn to the rich fishing grounds and the promise of a life lived close to nature. For generations, the waters have sustained a modest fishing industry, with local boats still heading out from sheltered inlets, their catches contributing to the area's quiet economy. While not a hub of heavy industry, tourism plays a significant role, with visitors drawn to the pristine beaches and the opportunities for boating and fishing. The nearby Gippsland Lakes, a complex network of freshwater and saltwater lakes, offer a different kind of aquatic experience, a contrast to the raw power of the ocean. The spirit of Golden Beach is one of resilience, shaped by the ebb and flow of the sea and the enduring connection of its inhabitants to this elemental landscape.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Golden Beach, 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 Golden Beach, in the Wellington Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Golden Beach includes the postcode (3851), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Wellington 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 Golden Beach 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. |