Raymond Island, 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 Raymond Island, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
| Locality | Raymond Island |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | East Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.92136 |
| Longitude | 147.74981 |
| Population | 496 |
| Density | 20.0 /km² |
| Area | 24.8 km² |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Postcode | 3880 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 245 km east |
Raymond Island is a locality in the East Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 496. The locality covers an area of 24.8 km², giving a population density of about 20.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 6 m above sea level. It lies approximately 245 km east of Melbourne. Raymond Island is located at 37.9214°S, 147.7498°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3880. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Raymond Island rests as a green jewel in the broad, flowing waters of the Gippsland Lakes. It lies 112.1 km east-north-east of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 74°T), and is situated 14.9 km east-south-east of Bairnsdale. Its shores are a gentle embrace of sandy coves and reed-lined shallows, where the Australian pelican drifts like a silent sentinel. Inland, the land rises in soft, undulating slopes, cloaked in a dense, almost hushed, gum forest that shelters a vibrant koala population. Sunlight filters through the canopy in warm shafts, illuminating the dappled undergrowth and the quiet, unhurried pace of life that defines this island sanctuary. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of eucalyptus and the salty tang of the nearby ocean, a constant reminder of its coastal proximity.
Originally known to the Gunai Kurnai people as 'Wamurru', Raymond Island's European history began with timber cutters and settlers seeking its rich resources. The island's economy has long been tied to the bounty of the lakes and the surrounding fertile plains; while once logging was a prominent industry, tourism now forms a significant part of its character, drawing visitors who come to wander its walking tracks, spot its abundant wildlife, or simply soak in the tranquil atmosphere. The ferry, a constant lifeline connecting Raymond Island to the mainland, hums with the quiet industry of local commerce and the gentle ebb and flow of seasonal travellers, each crossing a small ritual in the island’s enduring connection to the wider world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Raymond Island, 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 Raymond Island, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Raymond Island includes the postcode (3880), 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 Raymond Island 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. |