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The Mallacoota District is made up of mostly remote coastal communities located in far East Gippsland, adjacent to the New South Wales border and largely surrounded by the Croajingolong National Park. It is characterised by geographic isolation and extensive natural landscapes including sensitive coastal and marine environments, river inlets, lakes and estuaries. The district sits on Country that has been cared for and nurtured by First Nations people for tens of thousands of years, who have enduring cultural connections to the area.
European settlement was in the 1880’s, including the initial settlement of Mallacoota located on the eastern shores of the inlet. A road was built in 1913 to where Mallacoota is today (known then as Mallacoota West) and the eastern shore settlement moved to the western shore by 1925. The district was historically shaped by fishing, forestry and small‑scale port and maritime activity.
Today, the Mallacoota District comprises of a small number of townships servicing a dispersed rural and coastal population. The local economy includes tourism, recreational and commercial fishing, with the abalone industry remaining a key economic activity.
Mallacoota District comprises of the following localities:
Gipsy Point, Genoa, Mallacoota, Maramingo Creek, Wangarabell, Wallagaraugh, Weeragua, and Wroxham.
Mallacoota District Resources
Mallacoota District Place Plan:
A Place Plan is an easy-to-read guide that brings together the community’s vision and practical ideas with the work of Council and partners into one coordinated plan. Place Plans are currently being developed across East Gippsland Shire, a district at a time.
For more information about when Mallacoota District will participate in this process, please visit YourSay East Gippsland.
Key documents:
See below for more information and resources on your locality.
Connect with Council Locally
Mallacoota Service Centre and Library:
Monday and Tuesday 10.00am to 2.00pm
Wednesday to Friday 2.00pm to 5.00pm
70 Maurice Avenue, Mallacoota
Phone: (03) 5153 9500
Mobile Library:
The mobile library visits Genoa. For an up-to-date schedule, visit Mobile Libraries and Outreach Services.
Place Facilitator
Place Facilitators are Council officers who help support partnerships across community and Council.
Jodie York - Place Facilitator, East
E: JodieY@egipps.vic.gov.au
P: (03) 5153 9500
M: 0436 419 139
Genoa is a small farming township on the Princes Highway at the turn-off for Mallacoota. It is located on the banks of the Genoa River, which flows into the Mallacoota Lake System. Genoa Falls and Genoa Peak are sites of interest and are both within the Croajingolong National Park.
Council-led Improvement Projects:
Community assets and facilities:
A small settlement situated at the junction of the Genoa and Wallagaraugh Rivers 15 minutes' drive from Mallacoota. Surrounded by unspoiled natural environment and abundant wildlife.
Mallacoota is a small seaside town within the Croajingolong National Park. Residents and visitors enjoy the natural landscapes and waterways with access to an expansive lake system and numerous beaches. It is a popular holiday destination.
Council-led Improvement Projects:
Community assets and facilities:
Also see the Coastal and Marine Management Plan for information on Mallacoota coastal environment strategic planning.