Coburg

Coburg is located roughly 40km from Derby. Founded as an administrative centre, it was Jarraban’s capital city from 1887 to 1924 until losing this status to Royston. Its smaller harbour, ageing parliament house and farther proximity to Australia, arguably the country’s key trading partner at the time, were the key reasons behind this move. The national government, however, compromised and made it Whartonia’s provincial capital. Today, it acts as a secondary port city to Derby and is often termed an “alpine gateway” due to its proximity to the Northern Alps, a popular ski, snow and outdoor destination.