Genoa, Victoria

Genoa Victoria
View from Genoa Peak Summit
Genoa
Coordinates	37°29′0″S 149°35′0″E / 37.48333°S 149.58333°E / -37.48333; 149.58333Coordinates: 37°29′0″S 149°35′0″E / 37.48333°S 149.58333°E / -37.48333; 149.58333
Population	304 (2006 census)
Postcode(s)	3891
Location	498 km (309 mi) E of Melbourne 336 km (209 mi) S of Canberra 125 km (78 mi) E of Orbost 50 km (31 mi) E of Cann River 32 km (20 mi) NW of Mallacoota
LGA(s)	Shire of East Gippsland
State electorate(s)	Gippsland East
Federal Division(s)	Gippsland

Genoa is a town in Eastern Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. It is close to the New South Wales border where the Princes Highway crosses the Genoa River. The town is an important access point to the Croajingolong National Park. At the 2006 census, Genoa and the surrounding area had a population of 304.

The Genoa Post Office opened on 9 April 1888.

In 1972 the earliest fossil trackway of primitive tetrapods were found in the Genoa River Gorge, dating back 350 million years.

Genoa Peak is located in the Croajingolong National Park, and is 490 metres (1,610 ft) above sea level at the summit. The walk to the summit is 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) one way, and is rated for a moderate/steep fitness level. The view includes Mallacoota Lake which is over 40 kilometres (25 mi) away.