Tidal River, 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 Tidal River, in the South Gippsland Shire local government area.
| Locality | Tidal River |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | South Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -39.03172 |
| Longitude | 146.32052 |
| Area | 0.6 km² |
| Postcode | 3960 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 180 km southeast |
Tidal River is a locality in the South Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. The locality covers an area of 0.6 km². It lies approximately 180 km southeast of Melbourne. Tidal River is located at 39.0317°S, 146.3205°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3960. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Tidal River lies cradled by the dramatic meeting of land and sea, its landscape sculpted by the constant ebb and flow of the Southern Ocean. It lies 93.9 km south of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 191°T), and is situated 40.7 km south-south-east of Foster. Here, the rugged granite tors of Wilson's Promontory stand sentinel, their weathered faces catching the sharp, clear light that washes over the region, while windswept coastal heath, a dense tapestry of hardy shrubs and vibrant wildflowers, clings tenaciously to the slopes. The air, perpetually tinged with the briny tang of salt spray, carries the ceaseless murmur of waves against the shore, a sound that forms the very pulse of this wild place, and the sandy beaches, long and inviting, stretch out under vast, ever-changing skies.
The history of Tidal River is intrinsically bound to the natural world, a place where human endeavour has always been humbled by the immensity of the elements. For millennia, Indigenous Australians walked this country, their connection to the land and sea deeply interwoven with its rhythms. Later, European settlers, drawn by the promise of pastoral land, found the terrain challenging, the rich soils supporting hardy sheep and cattle, though the true wealth of Tidal River has always been its untamed beauty, a draw for those seeking solace and adventure. Today, it is a beacon for visitors who come to explore the walking tracks that wind through ancient forests and along dramatic coastlines, to witness the abundant wildlife, and to feel the profound peace that settles over the land as the sun dips below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of amber and rose.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tidal River, 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 Tidal River, in the South Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Tidal River includes the postcode (3960), telephone area code (03), and local government area (South 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 Tidal River 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. |