title: Thornton, Victoria
text: # Thornton, Victoria
  
  Thornton is a town in nestling on the banks of the Goulburn River in the state of Victoria, Australia. It is in the Shire of Murrindindi local government area. The town is approximately halfway between Alexandra and Eildon. The town had a population of 299 at the 2016 census.
  
  ## History
  
  The locality was named after a nearby pastoral run called Thornton Run that was established in 1840.
  
  Thornton Post Office opened on 22 August 1914, which has been operated from multiple locations such as the caravan park, general store and the pub.
  
  Local publicans have typically focused on the tourism economy and oppose local competing business.
  
  ## Services
  
  The township has a Hotel and a caravan park in the centre of town. Petrol is available for purchase at the service station.
  
  ## Sport
  
  The Thornton-Eildon District Football & Netball Club play their home games on the Thornton recreation reserve. The club competes in the Outer East Football Netball League.
  
  ## Tourism
  
  To the south of Thornton is the Cathedral Ranges National Park where the visitor can participate in bushwalking or go rockclimbing.
  
  