Strathbogie Shire

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Strathbogie Shire
Victoria

Location in Victoria

Population:

9,119 (2001 Census)

Area:

3,302 km²

Mayor:

Robyn Machin

Council Seat:

Euroa

Website: http://www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/

LGAs around Strathbogie Shire
Campaspe	Greater Shepparton	Benalla
Greater Bendigo	Strathbogie Shire	Benalla
Mitchell	Mitchell	Murrindindi

Strathbogie Shire is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia. It is located in the north-eastern part of the State and has an area of 3,293 square kilometres. The Shire includes the towns of Avenel, Euroa, Longwood, Nagambie, Strathbogie and Violet Town.

In 2001 it had a population of 9,200, of which almost a third reside in the central town of Euroa, where is the local government offices are located.

The Shire is only about 150 km from Melbourne and bordered to the east by the picturesque Strathbogie Ranges and to the west by the Nagambie Lakes district. It is also well-known for its sheep production (home of the original Merinos) horse studs (earning the title "The Horse Capital of Victoria"), wineries (Mitchelton, Tahbilk, Plunkett's), olives and alpacas.

Tourism is a growing industry in the area, with many B&Bs, hotels and restaurants.