Newhaven, Victoria

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Newhaven
Victoria
Population: 1371 (2001 census)
Postcode: 3925
Area: 4 km²
Location: 140 km from Melbourne
LGA: Bass Coast Shire
State District: Bass
Federal Division: Flinders
Suburbs around Newhaven
Newhaven
Woolamai Waters San Remo
Bridge connecting Newhaven with the adjacent town of San Remo.
Bridge connecting Newhaven with the adjacent town of San Remo.

Newhaven ( 38°30′S, 145°21′E) is a town in southern Victoria, in the South Gippsland region. Located on Phillip Island, adjacent to the channel known as The Narrows, it is the town on the island side of the bridge linking Phillip Island to the mainland. It's economy is primarily based around tourism, although farming and fishing are important. Located in Newhaven is Newhaven College, the only senior school on the island. As of 2006 The College teaches Prep-1 and from Grade 3 to Grade 12.