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Porepunkah

Victoria, Australia · Oceania

About Porepunkah

Porepunkah is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Bright, 9km from Mount Buffalo National Park.

Porepunkah is a town located in Victoria, Australia. With a population of 1,024, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Porepunkah sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Melbourne time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Porepunkah to your route.

About Porepunkah

Porepunkah is a town in northeast Victoria, Australia on the Great Alpine Road, at the foot of Mount Buffalo 310 kilometres (193 mi) northeast of the state capital, Melbourne and 6 kilometres (4 mi) northwest of Bright. It is part of Alpine Shire local government area and is on the banks of the Ovens River, near the

Read more Buckland River junction. At the 2021 census, Porepunkah had a population of 1,024. The name is from the former Portpunka pastoral run.

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Where is Porepunkah located?

Porepunkah is located in Victoria, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -36.6961 latitude, 146.9104 longitude.

What is the population of Porepunkah?

Porepunkah has a population of approximately 1,024 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
1,024
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
Victoria
Timezone
Australia/Melbourne
Coordinates
-36.6961, 146.9104

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Porepunkah

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Mount Buffalo National Park

Granite plateau in Victoria's alpine region reached by a steep sealed road with hairpin bends, gorge lookouts and a historic chalet.

9 km · about 15 min drive

mountain pass

Mount Hotham Road Summit

The highest sealed road point in Australia at about 1,840 m, where the Great Alpine Road crests Mount Hotham amid snow gums and huge Victorian Alps views.

37 km · about 45 min drive

cafe

Beechworth Bakery

A high-country institution since 1984 in the gold-rush town of Beechworth, famous for its Ned Kelly pie topped with bacon and egg. The queue out the door on weekends is the reliable indicator.

42 km · about 50 min drive

famous road

Great Alpine Road

Australia's highest year-round accessible sealed road, climbing through Victoria's alpine region to Mount Hotham at 1,861 meters.

44 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Porepunkah

  • 37 kmMount Hotham Road SummitThe highest sealed road point in Australia at about 1,840 m, where the Great Alpine Road crests Mount Hotham amid snow gums and huge Victorian Alps views.
  • 44 kmGreat Alpine RoadAustralia's highest year-round accessible sealed road, climbing through Victoria's alpine region to Mount Hotham at 1,861 meters.

Nearby Destinations

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🇦🇺 Australia

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Beechworth

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