Pyrenees Shire
<h2 data-block-key="zea2s">About the Pyrenees Shire</h2><p data-block-key="e87gj"><b>The Pyrenees Shire is a regional municipality in Central Western Victoria, located approximately 130 kilometres north-west of the Melbourne CBD, renowned for its distinctive landscapes, significant gold rush heritage, and its position at the heart of the renowned Pyrenees Wine Region. </b></p><p data-block-key="4b34i">Situated conveniently between Ballarat and Ararat, the Shire offers a genuine rural lifestyle with strong community links, anchored by its largest town, Beaufort, and the historic gold town of Avoca.</p><p data-block-key="drln8">The region is defined by the rugged Pyrenees Ranges and its rolling hills, which create the perfect cool climate for viticulture, making the Shire famous for its high-quality red and sparkling wines . Its economy is heavily reliant on primary industry, with key sectors being wool, broadacre farming (cereal and hay), viticulture, and forestry. Gold rush history is visible in its charming heritage towns, complementing the natural attractions like the Mount Buangor National Park and the Pyrenees State Forest, which provide extensive bushwalking and camping opportunities.</p><p data-block-key="d576v">The Traditional Owners and true sovereigns of the land now known as the Pyrenees Shire are the Wadawurrung, Dja Dja Wurrung, Eastern Maar, and the Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Wergaia and Jupagulk Nations.</p><p data-block-key="6nuba">Pyrenees Shire Council is the local council for the municipality; visit the Pyrenees Shire Council website to learn more about the latest news, extensive community services, and its focus on fostering economic growth in its key agricultural and tourism sectors.</p><p data-block-key="16vgb"><b>Ready to discover what each unique area in the Pyrenees Shire has to offer? Explore our suburb and town profiles below to learn more about each locality, including median prices for sale and rent.</b></p>