Almurta
VIC 3979 • Victoria
About Almurta
Almurta is a small rural locality on Victoria's South Gippsland coast, situated approximately 90 kilometres south-east of Melbourne within the South Gippsland Shire. The locality covers around 17 square kilometres of farmland and bushland on the Mornington Peninsula hinterland, positioned between Western Port Bay and the South Gippsland Highway. With a 2021 Census population of 66 residents, Almurta is a quiet pastoral community in a region famed for its dairy farming and coastal scenery.
The locality is perhaps best known as the home of Almurta Wildlife Park (now the Victoria's Newhaven Wildlife Shelter), and is close to the scenic attractions of Phillip Island and the Western Port coastline. The nearby townships of Wonthaggi and Korumburra provide access to schools, supermarkets, and medical facilities. Almurta suits farming families, those seeking semi-rural lifestyle blocks, and nature enthusiasts attracted to the rich wildlife and coastal landscapes of South Gippsland.
Almurta falls under postcode 3979 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bass (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- V/Line coach (limited) — Wonthaggi and Melbourne Approx 2 hrs to Melbourne
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Accessed via South Gippsland Highway; car essential for daily life
Almurta is a rural locality with no local shops; all daily needs require a car to nearby towns
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.