Henty, Victoria
| Henty Victoria | |
|---|---|
| Population | 75 (SAL 2021)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 3312 |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | Shire of Glenelg |
| State electorate(s) | Lowan |
| Federal division(s) | Wannon |
Henty is a town in south western Victoria, Australia. The town is located in the Shire of Glenelg Local Government Area, 373 kilometres (232 mi) west of the state capital, Melbourne.
It is also an Australian wine region. It has one of the cooler climates of any Australian wine region and is known for its white wine production of Chardonnay, Riesling, Semillon and Sauvignon blanc as well as a small red wine production of Pinot noir.[2]
Henty Post Office opened on 16 April 1885 and closed in 1977. [3]
See also
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Henty (Vic.) (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ J. Robinson (ed) "The Oxford Companion to Wine" Third Edition pg 734 Oxford University Press 2006 ISBN 0198609906
- ^ Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 2008-04-11
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37°39′36″S 141°30′47″E / 37.660°S 141.513°E
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