Wonnangatta County is a cadastral county in Victoria’s Alpine region, proclaimed on 24 February 1871 and used for land titles. It is named after the Wonnangatta River, which runs through its east. The county covers 5,760 km² and includes the western part of Alpine National Park.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Victoria |
| Region | Victorian Alps |
| Proclaimed | 24 February 1871 |
| Named after | Wonnangatta River |
| Area | 5,760 km² |
| Principal towns | Jamieson, Licola, Matlock, Kevington |
Parishes in Wonnangatta County
- Billabong
- Bolaira
- Boorolite
- Buckenderra
- Budgee Budgee
- Buragwonduc
- Changue
- Cobbannah
- Crookayan
- Darlingford
- Doledrook
- Enoch’s Point
- Goulburn
- Howqua
- Howqua West
- Jamieson
- Kevington
- Knockwood
- Kybeyan
- Lauraville
- Licola
- Lodge Park
- Matlock
- Miowera
- Moroka
- Narbourac
- St. Clair
- Tamboritha
- Taponga
- Tarldarn
- Torbreck
- Warrambat
- Wonnangatta
- Youarrabuk
Towns and Localities Today
Jamieson, Licola, Matlock and Kevington are small settlements inside the county, mostly serving high-country farming and tourism. Much of the county is national park and state forest with no permanent towns.
| Town | Local government area |
|---|---|
| Jamieson | Mansfield Shire |
| Licola | Wellington Shire |
| Matlock | Mansfield Shire |
| Kevington | Mansfield Shire |
Geography
The western part of Alpine National Park lies within the county. The Wonnangatta River runs through the east. Lake Eildon sits in the northwest corner, and Mount Buller marks the northern edge. Wonnangatta County borders Delatite County and Bogong County to the north, Tanjil County and Evelyn County to the south, Dargo County to the east, and Anglesey County to the west.
History
Wonnangatta County was proclaimed on 24 February 1871, taking its name from the Wonnangatta River that crosses its eastern side.
FAQ
Where is Wonnangatta County?
It lies in Victoria’s Alpine region, covering the western part of Alpine National Park.
What towns are in Wonnangatta County?
Jamieson, Licola, Matlock and Kevington are the main settlements, all small high-country towns.
Is Wonnangatta County still used?
The cadastral division remains in land titles and property descriptions, but it has no government function today.