Rawson, Victoria

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Rawson Victoria
Population:	279 (2006)[1]
Postcode:	3825
Location:	171 km (106 mi) E of Melbourne 37 km (23 mi) N of Moe
LGA:	Shire of Baw Baw
State District:	Narracan
Federal Division:	McMillan

Rawson is a town in Victoria, Australia, located on Tyers - Thomson Valley Road, in the Shire of Baw Baw. The town was established for workers involved in the construction of the Thomson Dam, which was completed in 1983. At the 2006 census, Rawson had a population of 279.

Rawson is a great vacation getaway for the people of Melbourne, and offers visitors a the chance to enjoy a wide range of activities, which include: bushwalking, hiking, 4WD explorations, mountain biking, trout fishing, whitewater adventures, historical explorations, cross-country skiing, gold fossicking and trail bike riding.

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