The Region
A diverse geographical region made up of a series of fertile valleys, surrounded by Victoria’s famous High Country. Complex mosaics of mountains, dominated by Mt Buller, are headwaters to five major river systems.
Population: about 8,000
Area: about 4,000 square kms
Climate: Due to variations in terrain, there are several microclimates within the shire.
The average annual rainfall is in excess of 800mm in the elevated areas.