The Shire of Maffra was a local government area about 20 kilometres (12 mi) north-northwest of Sale, the major regional centre in central Gippsland, Victoria, Australia.

The shire covered an area of 4,167.43 square kilometres (1,609.1 sq mi), and existed from 1875 until 1994.

Maffra was incorporated as a shire in October 1875.

Part of its Eastern Riding was annexed to the Shire of Avon on 2 May 1917.

[3] The Shire of Maffra was divided into four ridings, each of which elected three councillors: * Council seat.