Licola

Overview

Licola is a small and attractive village beside the Macallister River, formerly a timber town, from where early cattlemen drove their herds into the northern plains and mountains for summer.

It is owned entirely by the Lions Clubs of Victoria and southern New South Wales, making it the only privately owned town in Victoria and the only one not on mains power.

The town generates its own power, pumps and treats its own water and is responsible for its waste management.  The Lions Club operates a youth camp and the main industries are tourism, logging and farming.  Licola is the southern gateway to the Alpine National Park.

History

Originally settled as a timber town, Licola was purchased fully in 1965 by the Lions Club of Victoria. The Lions organisation purchased the whole town, every house, all land and all infrastructure. The former timber mill was redeveloped as a school camp facility focussing on adventure and high country activities, a program that still exists today.

Places of interest

Bryce Gorge
Lake Tali Karn - indigenous sacred site
Cattleman’s Huts
Wonnangatta Station

Accommodation

Accommodation options in and around Licola include a caravan park, cottages and a backpackers. For further information please visit:

Tourism Wellington
http://www.tourismwellington.com.au/accommodation.asp

Wellington Visitor Information Centre
8 Foster Street (Princes Highway), Sale
Open: 7 days a week 9.00am-5.00pm
Telephone: 03 5144 1108
Email: admin@tourismwellington.com.au

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