History of Meeniyan
- Meeniyan was a railway station on the South Gippsland line in South Gippsland, Victoria. The station was opened during the 1890s and operated until 1991 when the line to Barry Beach servicing the oil fields in Bass Strait was closed, the line was then dismantled and turned into the Great Southern Rail Trail.
- The station grounds still retain a Pivot Shed, Goods platform, and the platform mound in reasonable condition, along with these mile marker 88 and a buffer stop are all in good condition.
- The Post Office opened on 16 August 1890 shortly before the railway arrived.
The Town Today
- The town centre is marked by a wide tree-lined median strip and a number of craft and antique shops along both sides.
- An annual art and craft show takes place in November, each year.
- The town also has a golf course, the Meeniyan Golf Club.
- Meeniyan is also now known for the filming of Bed of Roses a mini-series on ABC1.
*Information on history and the town today was gathered from Wikipedia - The Free Encyclopedia.
Town Facilities
* Petrol Station*
* Shell/Meeniyan Petrol Station - 150 Whitelaw Street
Quick facts
- Approximately 135km kilometres south-east of Melbourne
- Turning point for Wilsons Promontory National Park
Activities and Attractions
*Further details can be found in the "Things to See and Do" and "Events" section of this website
- Meeniyan Art Gallery
- Access the Great Southern Rail Trail
- Stony Creek Racing Club.
- Stony Creek Go-Karts
- Prom Country Bike Hire
- Browse through an enticing array of craft, antique and jewellery stores.
How to get there
Meeniyan is approx 135km drive from Melbourne along the South Gippsland Highway. Vline bus services are available for travel.
Meeniyan Progress Association
Meeniyan Progress Association Incorporated was established to represent and advance the commercial and social welfare of the township and district of Meeniyan. In particular town beautification, promote tourism, lobbying for specific groups such as the elderly and children, communication through a newsletter, promote the interests through lobbying Government departments.
Address: PO Box 83, Meeniyan, 3956
Phone: (03) 5664 0234
Email: sallyhoskins@bigpond.com
Lyrebird Arts Coucil
suzanne230@wideband.net.au
Downloadable Meeniyan Brochure - pdf (698KB)
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