Hopetoun, Victoria

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Hopetoun with a population of 700, is a town which serves as the major service centre for the Southern Mallee area of Victoria, Australia. It is in the Yarriambiack Shire local government area.

The town is named after Lord John Hope, Victorian Governor and the first Governor-General of Australia.

Hopetoun is situated 400 kilometres north-west of Melbourne on the Henty Highway. Local attractions include Wyperfeld National Park, Yarriambiac Creek and Lake Corrong.

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