Ovens, Victoria
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| Ovens Victoria |
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| Population: | 130[1] |
| Postcode: | 3738 |
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| LGA: | Alpine Shire |
| State District: | Benalla |
| Federal Division: | Indi |
Ovens is a small town in north east Victoria, Australia located at the junction of the Ovens River and Happy Valley Creek. At the 2006 census, Ovens and the surrounding area had a population of 130.[1] It is 4 kilometres (2 mi) south east of Myrtleford heading towards Bright and is the home of the famous Ovens Hotel and Souter's Vineyard. The area is part of the Alpine Valleys Wine region. It is renowned for its wines and formerly was used for tobacco plantations.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). Ovens (State Suburb). 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved on 2007-08-05.
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