Woods Point, 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 Woods Point, in the Mansfield Shire local government area.
| Locality | Woods Point |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Mansfield Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.56032 |
| Longitude | 146.34248 |
| Area | 230.9 km² |
| Elevation | 940 m |
| Postcode | 3723 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 125 km east-northeast |
Woods Point is a locality in the Mansfield Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. The locality covers an area of 230.9 km². It sits at an elevation of around 940 m above sea level. It lies approximately 125 km east-northeast of Melbourne. Woods Point is located at 37.5603°S, 146.3425°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3723. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Woods Point clings to the steep slopes where the mighty Goulburn River shoulders its way through the rugged Victorian high country. It lies 73.0 km north-north-west of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 348°T), and is situated 32.8 km south of Mount Buller. The air here carries the sharp, clean scent of eucalypt and damp earth, a constant reminder of the vast, wild country that presses in on all sides. Timber-clad houses, weathered by countless seasons, huddle together as if for warmth against the imposing backdrop of granite peaks and dense, ancient forests. The land itself is a formidable character, a place of deep gullies and soaring ridges where the light shifts dramatically, painting the landscape in hues of emerald and deep shadow, especially as the afternoon sun begins its slow descent.
This remote outpost, once a bustling hub during the gold rushes of the mid-19th century, now carries the echoes of that frenetic past in its very bones. The economy, once fuelled by the glittering promise of alluvial gold, has largely shifted to a more sedate rhythm, with grazing and a resilient tourism industry sustaining its inhabitants. The Goulburn River, a powerful artery that once transported timber and supplies, now draws anglers and nature lovers, its waters glinting like scattered coins under the wide Australian sky. The enduring spirit of Woods Point is one of tenacity, a quiet resilience forged in the face of isolation and the raw power of the natural world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Woods Point, 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 Woods Point, in the Mansfield Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Woods Point includes the postcode (3723), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Mansfield 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 Woods Point 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. |