Avoca is a former gold mining town situated between the larger cities of Ararat and Maryborough on the banks of the Avoca River.

The Sunraysia Highway transforms itself into the wide boulevard of High Street through the town's commercial centre, with gardens and monuments in the central strip. Avoca's thriving gold mining days of the 1850s and 1860s have left a legacy of historical buildings throughout the town centre including the court house (built in 1859) and several churches.

The Avoca region is home to an established agricultural and winery industry thanks to its Mediterranean climate, good soil and running streams. A major collection of wineries is located to the north, surrounding the small village of Moonambel.

The nearby Pyrenees Ranges offer scenic drives and bushwalking opportunities through forests and national parks.

St Arnaud Range National Park Situated along the Sunraysia Highway between St Arnaud and Avoca, it features of 13,900 hectares of mainly steep, forested terrain encompassing the Teddington Reservoir

Avoca, Victoria Community site providing information on the history of the area, attractions, wineries, recreation and events

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