of the wine region. Climate The Bureau of Meteorology maintains temperature and rainfall statistics for Avoca, showing it has an mean maximum temperature of 20.3 C and an annual rainfall of 543 mm. Notable people Michael James Laracy (1871–1952), shearer and trade unionist See also Australian gold rushes Pyrenees Highway, Victoria References Notes External links Avoca and District Historical Society Prior website of the Avoca and District Historical Society Avoca Football Netball Club Avoca Community website Mining towns in Victoria (Australia)