| Lindenow Victoria | |
|---|---|
  Lindenow | |
| Coordinates | 37°48′0″S 147°29′0″E / 37.80000°S 147.48333°E |
| Population | 449 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 3865 |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of East Gippsland |
| State electorate(s) | Gippsland East |
| Federal division(s) | Gippsland |
Lindenow is a town in Victoria, Australia, located on Bairnsdale-Dargo Road, in the Shire of East Gippsland near Bairnsdale.[2]
At the 2016 census, Lindenow had a population of 449.[1]
Lindenow is a small town, with a small centre and hotel. The fertile river flats of Lindenow produce vegetables that are shipped all around Australia and represent premium product.[3]
Mitchell River National Park
Mitchell River National Park surrounds the spectacular Mitchell River where it passes between high cliffs. There are several gorges, including the Den of Nargun mentioned in Aboriginal Legends. Remnants of temperate rainforest line some of the gorges. The park is 11,900 ha (29,000 acres) in size and contains some of Gippsland's best forest country.[4]
Football
The town has an Australian Rules football team competing in the East Gippsland Football League. One of the founding clubs of the league in 1974, they are known as the Cats. They won the premiership in 1980, 1986, 1989, 1991 & 2011.
The Lindenow South team, the Swampies (Swamp Hawks), has competed in the Omeo & District Football League since 2004. Prior to that they competed in the Riviera Football League from 1986 to 2003.
Railway
Lindenow station was opened in 1888 and closed in 1981.
References
- 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Lindenow (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 12 October 2010.
- ↑ "Lindenow Map | Australia Google Satellite Maps".
- ↑ "Lindenow - Regions, Towns & Villages - East Gippsland". Archived from the original on 11 August 2010. Retrieved 12 October 2010.
- ↑ "Parks Victoria: Mitchell River National Park page". Archived from the original on 17 March 2008. Retrieved 16 March 2008.