Port Franklin, Victoria

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Port Franklin
Victoria

Banks of the Franklin River looking south towards Wilsons Promontory.
Population: 121[1]
Postcode: 3964
Location:
LGA: South Gippsland Shire
State District: Gippsland South
Federal Division: McMillan

Port Franklin is a small fishing village 182 kilometres (113 mi) kilometres south-east of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. It is about 2km inland from the coastline of Corner Inlet. At the 2006 census, Port Franklin had a population of 121.[1]

Port Franklin is situated on the banks of the Franklin River between Toora and Foster. The river is lined with small commercial fishing boats, privately-owned pleasure craft as well as commercial charter vessels. The local community maintain the public hall, playground, tennis courts and parklands.

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Coordinates: 38°41′S 146°17′E / -38.683, 146.283