Maffra is a town in Victoria, Australia, 220
kilometres east of Melbourne. It is in the Shire of
Wellington local government area. Maffra relies
mainly on dairy farming and other agriculture.
At the 2011 census, Maffra had a population of
5,112. With growing salad and vegetable farming
industries in the surrounding area it is considered
a great town for working travelers. Maffra Lodge
provides accommodation all year round to cater
for backpackers.