an opportunity for campers and visitors to return in convoys to collect their belongings, but were required to leave immediately. By 6 February all roads into Mallacoota were opened. Climate Mallacoota has an oceanic climate (Cfb) according to Köppen system. On 18 July 2016, Mallacoota recorded a high of due to the foehn effect (which typically occurs on the coastal plains of southeastern Australia). Notable people E. J. Brady (1869–1952) author and poet Sean Dempster (born 1984) Australian rules footballer Sue Hines (born 1959) children's author Bruce Pascoe (born 1947) Indigenous Australian author References External links Official East Gippsland tourism website Mallacoota District Health and Support Service Local community radio station, 3MGB Mallacoota Arts Council Coastal towns in Victoria (Australia) Fishing communities in Australia Towns in Victoria (Australia) Shire of East Gippsland