Manns 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 Manns Beach, in the Wellington Shire local government area.
| Locality | Manns Beach |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Wellington Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Latitude | -38.6625 |
| Longitude | 146.8011 |
| Population | 22 |
| Density | 0.7 /km² |
| Area | 29.8 km² |
| Elevation | 4 m |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 186 km east-southeast |
Manns Beach is a locality in the Wellington Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 22. The locality covers an area of 29.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 4 m above sea level. It lies approximately 186 km east-southeast of Melbourne. Manns Beach is located at 38.6625°S, 146.8011°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT).
Manns Beach rests on the Gippsland coast, a quiet slip of sand and scrub where the land gently surrenders to the sea. It lies 56.8 km south-south-east of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 155°T), and is situated 13.5 km south-east of Yarram. Here, the air carries the clean, briny scent of the ocean, a constant reminder of the vastness that lies beyond the horizon. The landscape is a subtle interplay of low dunes, sparsely vegetated with hardy coastal grasses that whisper in the sea breeze, and the deeper green of neighbouring bushland. The water itself, a shifting palette of blues and greys depending on the sky, laps at the shore with a rhythmic, almost meditative pulse. The light at dusk can be particularly arresting, painting the clouds in hues of rose and lavender, casting long shadows across the sand and giving the world a hushed, reflective quality.
Historically, Manns Beach has always been a place of quiet passage and humble sustenance, its fortunes tied to the sea and the fertile land that lies just inland. For generations, local families have drawn their livelihoods from the fishing grounds and the rich grazing country, their lives shaped by the seasons and the bounty of the coast. While not a hub of industry, the economy of Manns Beach has always possessed a resilient, grounded character, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have called this stretch of coastline home. The simple beauty of Manns Beach, its unpretentious charm and the raw, untamed feel of its natural setting, continues to draw those seeking a respite from the clamour of busier places.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Manns 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 Manns Beach, in the Wellington Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Manns Beach includes the postcode, telephone area code (03), and local government area (Wellington Shire). 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 Manns 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. |