Buffalo River

About Buffalo River

Buffalo River is a quiet rural locality in north-east Victoria, nestled in an agriculturally rich valley on the western side of the Mount Buffalo plateau, approximately 8 kilometres south of Myrtleford within the Alpine Shire. With a population of around 285, it is a small, tightly settled farming community spread across 83 square kilometres of valley and foothills. The Buffalo River itself flows northwards from alpine reaches between Mounts Despair and Selwyn, joining the Ovens River near Myrtleford, and has supported grazing and irrigated horticulture in the region since the 1870s.

The locality has strong agricultural roots, with hop growing, tobacco, and mixed farming historically defining the valley, now largely given over to grazing and viticulture. Myrtleford is the nearest town offering shops, schools, medical services, and community facilities. The area is well placed for outdoor recreation, with Mount Buffalo National Park a short drive away, drawing visitors for hiking, skiing, and scenic drives. Buffalo River suits those seeking a peaceful, rural lifestyle within easy reach of north-east Victoria's renowned alpine and food-and-wine country.

Buffalo River falls under postcode 3737 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria) electorate.

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