Population 1,504 (2006 census) State electorate(s) Gippsland East Local time Monday 10:03 AM | Postcode(s) 3882 Postal code 3882 Federal division Division of Gippsland | |
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Location 295 km (183 mi) E of Melbourne
13 km (8 mi) E of Bairnsdale
24 km (15 mi) W of Lakes Entrance LGA(s) Shire of East Gippsland Weather 28°C, Wind N at 14 km/h, 53% Humidity | ||
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.
Map of Nicholson VIC 3882, Australia
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.
References
Nicholson, Victoria Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA