Alexandra, Victoria
Alexandra is a significant regional centre in north-east Victoria, Australia, 130 kilometres north-east of the State Capital, Melbourne. It is located at the junction of the Goulburn Valley Highway and Maroondah Highway, in the Shire of Murrindindi local government area. At the 2016 census, the town had a population of 2,695 and the broader area a population of 6420. The area has expanded since and is developing steadily. Postcode is 3714. Alexandra... Show more celebrated 150 years existence as a town during March 2017 with celebrations over a number of weeks. Gold mining was the catalyst for the development of the town with many mines around Alexandra and particularly along Ultima Thule Creek, known locally as UT Creek, which runs through the town. The town has a number of parks. Rotary Park is adjacent to UT Creek and the town's main street and includes toilets, barbecues and the Visitor Information...