The small town of Kaniva is located in the far west
of Victoria, between Nhill and the border with
South Australia, on the main highway between
Melbourne and Adelaide.
Kaniva is located roughly 25 kilometres (16 mi)
east of the South Australian border and 43
kilometres (27 mi) east of Bordertown.
Surrounding Kaniva are vast wheat fields and
sheep stations. Large plantations of canola can
also be found in the district, creating a colourful
display during the early springtime.
At the 2011 census, Kaniva had a population of
1,061.