MEENIYAN Meeniyan ( a very strange name) is encounted when traveling between Leongather and Foster (or vice versa). This is a small country town located 150 km east of Melbourne and 15 km south-east of Leongatha. It is claimed that the town's name is derived from a local Aboriginal word meaning 'moon behind the trees over the water'. An alternative interpretation says 'maneyanin' was an Aboriginal word meaning 'moon'. The Post Office opened on 16 August 1890 shortly before the railway The town centre is marked by a wide tree-lined median strip and a number of craft and antique shops along both sides and the Meeniyan War Memorial are located within the median strip. An annual art and craft show takes place in November, each year. The town is also now known for the filming of Bed of Roses a mini-series on the ABC. There is evidence of heritage interest within the town. The Meeniyan Hotel is an 100 year old Victorian classic. The Meeniyan congregational churches are a mix of new,  the very new and ugly. When visiting Meeniyan be sure to visit this store. This is an amazing shop. Meeniyan is a cross roads town, so any diversion is short, and that store awaits your visit.