Tulkara, 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 Tulkara, in the Northern Grampians Shire local government area.
| Locality | Tulkara |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Northern Grampians Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.9418 |
| Longitude | 143.04646 |
| Area | 13.8 km² |
| Postcode | 3384 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 195 km west-northwest |
Tulkara is a locality in the Northern Grampians Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. The locality covers an area of 13.8 km². It lies approximately 195 km west-northwest of Melbourne. Tulkara is located at 36.9418°S, 143.0465°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3384. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Tulkara rests in a cradle of undulating plains, where the land gently slopes away towards distant, hazy horizons. It lies 111.8 km west of Bendigo, VIC (from Bendigo, VIC: bearing 259°T), and is situated 27.1 km east-north-east of Stawell. The air here carries a dry, earthy scent, a constant reminder of the vast agricultural expanse that defines its character. Scattered stands of gum trees, their leaves a pale, dusty green, punctuate the fields, offering scant shade against a sky that often burns a relentless blue. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often cloudless heavens, possesses a brittle, almost crystalline quality, illuminating the golden stubble of harvested crops and the rich, ochre tones of the soil. The quiet hum of insects is the dominant sound, a subtle counterpoint to the occasional rumble of a distant ute or the lonely cry of a bird of prey circling high above.
The history of Tulkara is inextricably linked to the rich, dark soil that underpins its existence, a legacy of generations who coaxed sustenance from the land. Once a vital stop for travellers making their way across the burgeoning colony, it has since settled into a rhythm dictated by the seasons and the needs of its primary industry: broadacre farming. Wheat and barley are the silent kings of this district, their golden harvests shaping the local economy and influencing the very pace of life. While not a place of grand monuments, Tulkara possesses a quiet dignity, its character shaped by resilience and a deep connection to the earth. Evenings here are often painted in hues of soft lavender and rose as the sun dips below the horizon, casting long shadows that stretch across the fields, a gentle invitation to rest after a day spent working the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tulkara, 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 Tulkara, in the Northern Grampians Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Tulkara includes the postcode (3384), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Northern Grampians 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 Tulkara 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. |