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Nicholson

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East Gippsland Shire Council VIC, PO Box 1618, Nicholson, VIC 3882
03 5153 9500

Description

Nicholson is a small town in East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, 295 km east of the state capital Melbourne.

Nicholson is a small town in East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, 295 km east of the state capital Melbourne. It is situated between the larger towns of Bairnsdale and Lakes Entrance. At the 2006 census, Nicholson and surrounds had a population of 1,504.Nicholson is located on the Princes Highway and lies on the banks of the Nicholson River.

Nicholson Post Office opened on 1 August 1885.The town has a substantial boat ramp on the west bank of the river, to the south of the highway, where picnic, toilet, and barbecue facilities are also available.

The East Gippsland Rail Trail passes across the north section of the town, with the site of the former Nicholson Railway Station identified by a sign.

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Type: Towns

Population: 1001-10000

Time zone: UTC +11:00

Area: 68.258 km2

Elevation: 11-50 metres

Town elevation: 18 m

Population number: 1,095

Local Government Area: East Gippsland Shire Council

Location

East Gippsland Shire Council VIC, PO Box 1618, Nicholson, VIC 3882

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This article contains content imported from the English Wikipedia article on Nicholson, Victoria

Nicholson - Localista

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