Wandin North is a town in

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, 40 km east from Melbourne's

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, located within the

Shire of Yarra Ranges The Shire of Yarra Ranges, also known as Yarra Ranges Council, is a local government area in Victoria, Australia, located in the outer eastern and northeastern suburbs of Melbourne extending into the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges. It has an ...

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. Wandin North recorded a population of 3,132 at the .

History

The Post Office opened around 1909. An earlier office (1884) named Wandin North was renamed

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. There are two operational schools in Wandin North and the original of these schools is Wandin Yallock Primary School which was established in 1870. It is nestled amongst orchards and general farming land in the picturesque Yarra Valley. The Wandin North Primary School opened in 1915 and in 2016 had 240 students.Welcome to Wandin North Primary School
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Railway

Wandin North used to have a

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simply called

Wandin Wandin East is a town in Victoria, Australia, 45 km east from Melbourne's central business district, located within the Shire of Yarra Ranges local government area. Wandin East recorded a population of 408 at the . Wandin Yallock Creek ...

on the Warburton branch line which opened in 1901 and closed in 1965.

The town today

Wandin North contains a number of attractions such as Warratina Lavender Farm, Native plant Garden, Mont De Lancey, Wild Cattle Creek Winery and the numerous fruit orchards the best being Lanidale the Cherrywell. Wandin North is the home of a vibrant shopping precinct with many different food options and a wonderful centre garden. Notable Local Businesses: IGA, Wandin Pizza Bar, Wandin Valley Providore Continental Deli, Yarra Valley Quilt Yarn & Sew, Wandin Florist, Lanidale the Cherrywell, Cherryhill, Cherry Haven, Cherry Brothers, Maggies Seasonal Produce, Wandin Bakery, Wandin News Agency.

References

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