Benambra
VIC 3900 • Victoria
About Benambra
Benambra is a small alpine town situated in the Australian Alps of East Gippsland, Victoria, approximately 430 kilometres north-east of Melbourne and 28 kilometres north of Omeo, within the East Gippsland Shire Council. The locality covers a vast 762 square kilometres of rugged mountain and pastoral country at an elevation of around 700 metres above sea level. With a population of 173 residents at the 2021 Census, Benambra is a genuinely remote community surrounded by the breathtaking alpine landscape of the Great Dividing Range.
Benambra is at the heart of Victoria's high country, offering access to spectacular mountain scenery, native bushland, and the rivers and valleys of East Gippsland — making it a draw for bushwalkers, four-wheel drive enthusiasts, and those seeking solitude in nature. The town's historic Benambra Hotel and the heritage Uniting Church (erected 1905) stand as reminders of the area's pastoral history. Residents rely on Omeo for most essential services and schooling, and Bairnsdale — some 149 kilometres to the south — for major shopping and health facilities, with a private vehicle being essential in this remote alpine setting.
Benambra falls under postcode 3900 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gippsland East (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited regional coach services — Omeo / Bairnsdale Varies
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Access via the Great Alpine Road through Omeo and Bairnsdale. The Great Alpine Road is subject to seasonal snow and closures. Bairnsdale is the nearest large town at about 149 km south.
Benambra is a remote alpine town with minimal local services; a car is essential for all daily needs and travel
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.