Leongatha is located in the foothills of the Strzelecki Ranges in a rich dairying region within South Gippsland, Victoria. Leongatha is recognised as the commercial, educational and civic centre of the South Gippsland Shire, servicing its local population and the surrounding smaller towns. A good selection of shops extend along both the wide boulevards of Blair Street and McCartin Street. Where these two roads meet are some of Leongatha’s oldest buildings including the post office, court house and Mechanics Institute which now serves as a local history museum.