What does Koo Wee Rup mean in Aboriginal?

plenty of blackfish
The name “koo-wee-rup” is a Bunurong Aboriginal word which was probably ‘ku-wirup’ and means “plenty of blackfish” or “blackfish swimming” – a reference to the fish which lived in the swamplands on the shore of Western Port.

What is Koo Wee Rup famous for?

asparagus-
Koo Wee Rup is Australia’s largest asparagus-growing district. It is also a beef-farming and potato-growing area. The town was previously well known for its potato festival, which was held each March to raise funds for the Westernport Memorial Hospital (now Kooweerup Regional Health Service).

Where does Koo Wee come from?

Situated 65 km from central Melbourne, in the Shire of Cardinia, Koo Wee Rup (Aboriginal for ‘blackfish swimming’), takes its name from the fish which populated the area formerly known as ‘The Great Swamp’, an area of approximately 100,000 acres extending from Sawtell’s Inlet in Western Port Bay to Bunyip in the north- …

What is Koo Wee Rup postcode?

3981Koo Wee Rup / Postal code

What Shire is Koo Wee Rup in?

Cardinia Shire Council
Koo Wee Rup township area | Cardinia Shire Council.

Is Cooee Australian?

(/ˈkuːiː/) is a shout originated in Australia to attract attention, find missing people, or indicate one’s own location. When done correctly—loudly and shrilly—a call of “cooee” can carry over a considerable distance.

Is Melton a metropolitan?

Melton is a suburb in metropolitan Melbourne, Australia. Melton is located 35 km west from the capital’s central business district. It is the administrative centre of the City of Melton local government area and its most populous centre.

When can I burn off in Cardinia Shire?

From now until the Fire Danger Period is declared, open air burning is allowed without a permit from Monday to Saturday, provided that: you live in the Cardinia Shire Council Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) the burn off is for fire prevention and fire fuel reduction purposes.

Why do Australians shout cooee?

(/ˈkuːiː/) is a shout originated in Australia to attract attention, find missing people, or indicate one’s own location.

What is the Koo Wee Rup bypass?

The Koo Wee Rup Bypass is the first stage of a future upgrade of the Healesville – Koo Wee Rup Road to freeway standard between the Pakenham Bypass and the South Gippsland Highway. The bypass is located to the west of the Koo Wee Rup township and is situated 65 kilometres south-east of Melbourne, within the

Where can I find the EPBC approval notice for the Koo Wee Rup?

bypass of the Koo Wee Rup Township between Manks Road and South Gippsland Highway, Victoria. A copy of the EPBC Approval Notice can be found on the DoE website.

What will the Healesville-Koo Wee Rup road upgrade deliver?

This vital upgrade will deliver: safety barriers along the road. create local jobs and supply opportunities for local businesses. Use the Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road Upgrade interactive map to find out more details about the project.

Where is Koo Wee Rup?

to the west of the Koo Wee Rup township and is situated 65 kilometres south-east of Melbourne, within the Shire of Cardinia, passing through land currently used for farming.