Avoca is a small town in the Southern Highlands

Southern Highlands, New South Wales

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 of New South Wales

New South Wales

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, Australia

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, in Wingecarribee Shire.

The population is about 500 including the villages of Fitzroy Falls

Fitzroy Falls, New South Wales

Fitzroy Falls is a locality in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia, in Wingecarribee Shire. It was previously known as Yarrunga but was renamed after the 81-metre waterfall located there...

 and Myra Vale

Myra Vale, New South Wales

Myra Vale is a small village in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia, in Wingecarribee Shire.The population is about 500 including the villages of Avoca and Fitzroy Falls....

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Situated 700m above sea level, Avoca is just 10-15 mins. drive from bigger towns such as Bowral and Moss Vale and around 25 mins. drive to Mittagong.
The village includes a public school, with around 30 students (Avoca public), an events hall (Avoca Hall) and a fire station, although it is situated further away from the main centre of the village.
Avoca is situated on the main Sheepwash Rd. The village also includes a dairy farm, which provides milk to many larger companies such as Pura

Pura

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 and Dairy Farmers

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Events

- The annual Avoca 11 vs Burrawang 11 cricket match on Australia Day.

- The Avoca Bushtime Dance- monthly Friday night dance held at the Avoca Hall, open to all ages.

- Red Faces- A talent contest held annually with a close association and support from the Avoca Public School.

- Waratah Ball- Annual dinner held in October with all proceeds going to the Hall commitee.

Notable Residents

- Steve Roberts

Steve Roberts

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- CEO of Citibank, Australia.

- Alan Jones

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- radio personality on 2GB in Sydney.

Transport

- Daily bus services are provided by Berrima Buslines, morning and afternoons in conjunction with local school times. They travel along the Illawarra Highway and Barrengarry Mountain, en route to Kangaroo Valley and Nowra.