Cohuna, Victoria

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Cohuna Victoria
Population:	2853 (2006)[1]
Postcode:	3568
Location:	274 km (170 mi) north west of Melbourne 151 km (94 mi) north of Bendigo 65 km (40 mi) north west of Echuca
LGA:	Shire of Gannawarra
State District:	Rodney
Federal Division:	Mallee

Cohuna (postcode: 3568) is a town situated 274 km north of Melbourne, on the Murray Valley Highway, in northern Victoria, Australia. At the 2006 census, Cohuna had a population of 2853.

Surrounded by dairy farms, and nestled on the banks of the picturesque Gunbower Creek, (an anabranch of the Murray River), the town is a popular holiday spot as well as a regional sports centre with a wide range of facilities.

Cohuna is the main access point to the many attractions of the vast red gum and box forest covered Gunbower Island, which lies between Gunbower Creek and the Murray, and is home to diverse native birdlife, kangaroos and emus.

Legend has it that John Farnham was "discovered" in Cohuna, and he returned in 2002 for a free one-off show. This drew a large crowd. The Bee Gees also are rumoured to have played in Cohuna in their early days, back in the 1960's.^{[citation needed]}

More recently, Australian artist Sarah Blasko used Cohuna landmarks such as a local cafe and hospital for her video "Planet New Year", reinstating Cohuna's place in music history.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] Attractions

The tranquil Gunbower Creek runs along the main street and garden park, providing an ideal spot for a relaxed lunch in the superb weather.

Cohuna caters for golfers, tennis players, campers, anglers, water-skiers, canoeists, birdwatchers and bushwalkers, and has a caravan park beautifully situated on the banks of the creek.

The Cohuna water tower is adorned with the town's name, and visible for kilometres.

[edit] Events

Cohuna Bridge To Bridge (5 March 2007)

A range of sporting events for all fitness levels including an 8 km swim, 1.2 km swim, 6.5 km run, jog, walk, 25 and 50 km bike ride, 20 or 10 km paddle, triathlon and team events.

Cohuna Easter Tennis Tournament and Golf Tournament. (6 April to 8 April 2007)

The local agricultural show is held in March.

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Coordinates: 35°48′S, 144°12′E