Touring Platina in Australia
Platina in the region of Victoria is located in Australia - some 240 mi or ( 386 km ) South-West of Canberra , the country's capital city .
Time in Platina is now 11:25 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Australia/Melbourne " with a UTC offset of 11 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Melbourne, Gould, Glengarry, and Canberra. Being here already, consider visiting Melbourne . We collected some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Check out our recommendations for Platina ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Walhalla, Gippsland - Victoria, Australia
Spend a few days in boutique accommodation in the historic village of Walhalla. Wander past beautifully restored buildings, visit quaint cafes and shops, and go back in time on a walk down the Long Tu ..
Motorcycle Camping at Rawson
Great Camping spot and fantastic motorcycling roads. Had some great fun on this trip. Website Story & Photos: www.bikerbits.com.au ..
Hada Viman Dorin - HR Jothipala - ApeFunEka
Hada Viman Dorin HR Jothipala ApeFunEka 3rd 4x4 Trip to Walhalla ..
Rawson to Licola high country trail ride - via Cobb Spur
This ones a bit slower paced after exhausting the GoPro batteries 5-6 hours into the ride. "We did a 200km day trip across the ridges from Rawson across to Licola then back via Walhalla. Stunning ride ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Platina railway station
Platina was a railway station on the Walhalla narrow gauge line in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. The station was opened in 1910, and consisted of a passenger shed and a number of sidings. The Evans brothers built two lime kilns nearby in 1912, and had their own siding at the station. In 1944, the railway line between Platina and Walhalla was closed. The lime quarries and kilns ceased operating in 1951, causing the closure of the Erica to Platina railway the following year.
Located at -37.97 146.42 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Murie railway station
Murie was a railway station on the Walhalla narrow gauge line in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. The station was opened in 1910 and was closed on 22 April 1914. In lieu of Murie station, Knott's Siding, located a half-mile towards Moe, was opened to passenger traffic.
Located at -37.97 146.41 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Knott's Siding
Knott's Siding was a railway siding on the Erica narrow gauge line in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. The siding opened with the line. After the closure of nearby Murie station in April 1914, the siding was opened to passenger traffic. In 1922 a second siding was opened on the Knott's Siding known as Fullwood's Siding, this operated until 1941. The main Knott's Siding was closed in 1922, and was used only as a shunt from Fullwood's siding.
Located at -37.97 146.39 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Rawson, Victoria
Rawson is a town in Victoria, Australia, located on Tyers - Thomson Valley Road, in the Shire of Baw Baw. The town was established for workers involved in the construction of the Thomson Dam, which was completed in 1983, Rawson Post Office opening on 17 April 1979. At the 2006 census, Rawson had a population of 279.
Located at -37.96 146.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Walhalla Goldfields Railway
The Walhalla Goldfields Railway is a 30 gauge tourist railway located in the Thomson River and Stringers Creek valleys in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, near the former gold-mining town and tourist destination of Walhalla.
Located at -37.95 146.44 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
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