Trawool Valley

Trawool, originally named ‘Traawool’, the indigenous word for ‘wild water’, is a district dominated by agriculture, dairy and unforgettable scenery. The area was first explored by Hume and Hovell in 1824, and later settled as a large sheep station. The district is bounded in the East by the Bald Hills and to the West by…

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Horseshoe Lagoon Flora and Fauna Reserve

Horseshoe Lagoon is nestled in the bend of the Goulburn River between Kerrisdale and Trawool. The stunning surroundings and peaceful atmosphere make it the perfect place to enjoy outdoor activities such as camping and fishing. Walk in camping is allowed, no bookings or fees are required. Access to the camping area is approximately eight kilometers…

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Alexandra Visitor Information Centre

Alexandra is a neat country town located in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, 130 kilometres north east of Melbourne. Lake Eildon National Park, the snow fields of Mt Buller and Lake Mountain, and the Upper Goulburn River are all only a short drive from Alexandra. Alexandra is home to a small number of…

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Yackandandah Gorge Scenic Walk

The Gorge Walk will take you along the historic gorge, built as a tail race to sluice gravel and sand in the hope of finding gold. The original cutting was made by pick, shovel and blasting powder, but was later deepened using dynamite creating the gorge you see today. The scenic walk takes you along…

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Beechworth to Everton Station Cycling Trail

The Beechworth to Everton Station leg of the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail is a 16 kilometre adventure that is all down hill, making it perfect for little tackers if you have a car at the other end to pick you up. With the Flame Trees Mountain Bike Track running alongside, it is a great…

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Mt Glenrowan Lookout Walk

Morgans Lookout on Mt Glenrowan offers unparalleled views of the Ovens and King Valleys and the Victorian Alps. The walk can be accessed by taking the Taminick Gap Road. Park on the dirt carpark on the side of the Ridge Track, before the gate. The first section is a short steep climb up the sealed…

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Bright to Porepunkah 6km

Jump on the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail from Bright to Porepunkah to soak in views of Mount Buffalo. Only six kilometres, this leg of the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail is very child friendly with cafes and playgrounds along the way. Riding over the bridge across the Ovens River is an unexpected highlight. Make…

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Bright to Wandiligong 5.5km

Take a gentle trundle to the heritage village of Wandiligong on this family-friendly addition to the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail. This easy 11 kilometre return ride follows Morse’s Creek alongside farmland and over bridges. Watch paragliders float to the ground as you pass the landing paddock. Finish at Wandi Pub for a hearty lunch…

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Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park

Located in North East Victoria, toward the upper reaches of the Murray River are a number of spectacular and diverse parks and reserves. Set close to the heart of the Upper Murray is the Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park (18,400 ha). Named for two peaks that can be found in the Park, Mount Burrowa and Pine…

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Cheviot Tunnel

The historic Cheviot Tunnel is a key feature of the Tallarook to Mansfield Rail Line which operated between 1883 and 1970 and now the Great Victorian Rail Trail open to walkers, cyclists and horse riding enthusiasts. The Great Victorian Rail Trail meanders through undulating farmland along the majestic gum lined Goulburn River with stunning views…

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Upper Goulburn Historic Area

The Upper Goulburn Valley is an attractive, rugged area with an interesting heritage associated with gold mining and early settlement. The Goulburn and Jamieson Rivers are popular for camping, trout fishing, canoeing and gold fossicking and beautiful scenic vistas. The landscape of the Upper Goulburn River, with its ranges, deep gullies and thick forest would…

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