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The town of Moe is situated in the Latrobe Valley in the state of Victoria, Australia. It lies in the Gippsland region and is about 130 km east of Melbourne CBD. The area falls under the jurisdiction of the City of Latrobe LGA.

At the June 2018 population estimates, Moe, together with Newborough, reported a total urban population of 16,812 inhabitants. The area's economy is essentk=ially driven by natural resources, the primary sector of the economy, and the secondary sector, which includes processing, coal mining, and fossil-fuel power generation.

Facilities in Moe There are several primary and two secondary schools in Moe. Further, tertiary education is offered by GippsTAFE.

Famous Destinations Around Moe

Old Gippstown - Gippsland's Heritage Park It is a heritage park with about 80% of original buildings not built on purpose. Many artefacts have been donated, and today, they can be found in and around these buildings. The area's beauty lies in the fact that it has one of the world's largest collections of public-held horse-drawn vehicles.

Edward Hunter Bush Reserve This hidden treasure of the town is relatively easy to navigate and is suitable for visitors of all age groups. You can walk your dog and even have a beautiful sight of the lovely lake teeming with ducks and other water birds. Besides, geocache hunting enthusiasts can have various geocaches at this reserve.

Moe to Yallourn Rail Trail This well-maintained walking and biking trail is great for family visits and easy access to wheelchairs or scooters.

History of Moe Moe was initially known as 'The Mowie' and later 'Little Moi'. In 1852, a small gold discovery was made in the town. In 1878, the area was declared the Shire of Narracan, after which the railway line arrived from the city of Morwell. With that, Moe railway became a central station and was connected to Walhalla, Yallourn, and Thorpdale lines, which are now closed.