Tostaree, 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 Tostaree, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
| Locality | Tostaree |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | East Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.7855 |
| Longitude | 148.20226 |
| Population | 24 |
| Density | 0.6 /km² |
| Area | 41.4 km² |
| Elevation | 66 m |
| Postcode | 3888 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 285 km east |
Tostaree is a locality in the East Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 24. The locality covers an area of 41.4 km², giving a population density of about 0.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 66 m above sea level. It lies approximately 285 km east of Melbourne. Tostaree is located at 37.7855°S, 148.2023°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3888. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Tostaree lies where the coastal plains begin their gentle rise towards the foothills of the Great Dividing Range. It lies 154.5 km east-north-east of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 73°T), and is situated 14.5 km north-east of Lake Tyers Beach. Here, the air carries a persistent, subtle scent of damp earth and eucalypt, a constant reminder of the bush that presses in from all sides. The landscape is a mosaic of emerald pastures, crisscrossed by diligent fences, and stands of native timbers that catch the afternoon sun, their leaves a thousand shades of green. Distant hills, often softened by a hazy, golden light, form a quiet backdrop, their contours hinting at the more rugged country beyond. The infrequent clouds drift lazily across the vast, pale blue sky, casting fleeting shadows that momentarily dim the brightness of the fields.
The history of Tostaree is deeply entwined with the land's fertility, a story etched in the cleared paddocks and the enduring presence of grazing families. For generations, sheep and cattle have been the lifeblood of this place, their wool and meat finding their way to markets far and wide. The local economy, while rooted in agriculture, has also seen the quiet growth of small businesses catering to the needs of the farming community and the occasional traveller seeking respite. A sense of enduring continuity pervades Tostaree; the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and the shared understanding of rural living fosters a quiet, dependable character amongst its inhabitants.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tostaree, 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 Tostaree, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Tostaree includes the postcode (3888), 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 Tostaree 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. |