Wonthaggi, Administrative center in Bass Coast Shire, Australia.
Wonthaggi stands 132 kilometers southeast of Melbourne, functioning as the primary administrative hub of South Gippsland with connections to dairy and beef industries.
The State Coal Mine established in 1910 transformed Wonthaggi into a major coal production center, reaching peak operations by 1926 with extensive railway networks.
The Boonwurrung Aboriginal people named this location Wonthaggi, meaning home in their language, marking their long-standing connection to this territory.
The town provides comprehensive services including three primary schools, a secondary college, medical facilities, supermarkets, and regular public transportation to Melbourne.
Six wind turbines at Wonthaggi Wind Farm generate electricity for 6,000 homes, marking the transition from historical coal mining to renewable energy production.
Location: Victoria
Location: Bass Coast Shire
Shares border with: Harmers Haven, North Wonthaggi, Cape Paterson, St Clair, Inverloch, Dalyston, South Dudley
GPS coordinates: -38.61890,145.59360
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:41
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