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| Locality | Nowa Nowa |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | East Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.69945 |
| Longitude | 148.00848 |
| Population | 178 |
| Density | 0.7 /km² |
| Area | 237.9 km² |
| Elevation | 77 m |
| Postcode | 3887 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 268 km east |
Nowa Nowa is a locality in the East Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 178. The locality covers an area of 237.9 km², giving a population density of about 0.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 77 m above sea level. It lies approximately 268 km east of Melbourne. Nowa Nowa is located at 37.6994°S, 148.0085°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3887. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Nowa Nowa rests in the embrace of East Gippsland's rolling hills, a quiet settlement where the air carries the scent of eucalypt and damp earth. It lies 142.0 km east-north-east of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 67°T), and is situated 13.6 km east of Bruthen. The land here is a study in subtle greens and browns, a landscape shaped by gentle slopes that lead down to the meandering waters of the Genoa River and its tributaries. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-overcast skies, paints the gum trees in shades of honey and gold, and the very stillness of the place seems to hum with the quiet industry of nature. The roads that wind through the surrounding country are often unsealed, a reminder of the remoteness that defines much of this region, and the sky above feels vast and boundless, stretching its blue canvas over the scattered farms and patches of bushland.
The history of Nowa Nowa is tied to the land's bounty and the determination of those who sought to harness it. Once a hub for timber milling, the echoes of that industrious past can still be felt in the sturdy, unpretentious buildings that line its main street, and the ghosts of logging tracks still whisper through the surrounding forests. The local economy now leans more towards agriculture and grazing, with hardy sheep and cattle dotting the paddocks, and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that draws travellers seeking a respite from the hurried world. The nearby Colquhoun State Forest offers a haven for bushwalkers and nature lovers, its trails leading to hidden creeks and panoramic viewpoints, and the annual country fair, a modest affair, still brings the community together in a celebration of rural life and shared heritage.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Nowa Nowa, Victoria. 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 Nowa Nowa, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Nowa Nowa includes the postcode (3887), 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 Nowa Nowa is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |