Take Nature's Road Trip

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COVID-safe behaviour keeps the community safe.

We all have the opportunity and a responsibility to protect lives and livelihoods by maintaining ‘COVID-safe behaviours’ – it’s that simple and yet, incredibly effective.

As a community we continue to learn how to live with COVID-19 and will do so for the foreseeable future. The threat from this virus will remain until the vaccination schedule is complete. This means that whilst we have been able to return to doing some things as normal there are a few restrictions and behaviours that we will have to keep up over the long term. We all have an important role to play and our actions will aid in the protection of vulnerable people and the response to potential cases and outbreaks.

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Welcome The Taungurung people of the Kulin Nation are the traditional owners of this country, and we recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. Taungurung Country takes in the upper reaches of the Goulburn River and its tributaries north of the Dividing Range. The mighty Goulburn River, wetlands and surrounding mountains are integral topographical features intrinsic to the historical narrative of the Taungurung Clans.

Traditionally, Taungurung (Daung wurrung) people lived a hunter/gatherer existence.

The various clan groups migrated through their territory dependent upon the seasonal variations of weather and the availability of food. Today, the Goulburn River remains a favourite among recreational fishers with an abundance of species in the waterways. Scar trees, rock shelters, and rock art are scattered throughout the landscape.

Many towns and regions have a Taungurung origin: Nagambie (nogamby) = lagoon.

Taungurung people were divided into two related language groups, the Yowung-illiam dwellers on the mountains and the Yeerun-illiam dwellers of the river.

The region is defined by its striking natural geographic features, of the Goulburn River, Nagambie Lakes, Strathbogie Ranges, bush trails, and ancient forests, including Tallarook State Forest, Mount Black and Reedy Lake Conservation Reserves, and the Heathcote Graytown National Park.

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Go Adventure | Go Drive | Go Explore Go Dine | Go Stay We are only 90 minutes from Melbourne, but a world away, so come for the ride and ‘Take Nature’s Road Trip’

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Take Nature’s Road Trip If the region could talk, what would it say about itself?

I am one of Victoria’s best kept secrets The mighty Goulburn River and Ranges region, just 90 minutes drive north of Melbourne.

I’m a great place to visit, explore, eat, drink, and stay.

Come and explore what nature has produced.

Forget about the hassle and stress of crowds, queues, and long road trips. You can breathe easy and relax.

Most of all, I am one of nature’s ‘hidden gems’.

I offer safe, relaxing, memorable, and enriching country experiences.

I am slightly ‘off-the-map’, and different.

Not your well-trodden, regular tourist spot.

I am friendly smiles and wide open spaces.

Come and see the best of me in Seymour, Avenel, Nagambie, and the surrounding region.

I am award winning wineries, eateries, and accommodation, and amazing scenic driving routes, walking trails, fishing, canoeing, and more.

Take Nature’s Road Trip.

@gonagambie | #gonagambie @goseymour | #goseymour

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Adrenaline to Sunset Daily Planner There’s no better way to start the day than with an adrenaline filled skydive at Don & Louise Cross’s Nagambie Skydive.

Nagambie on a stand up paddle board or hire a tinny for a spot of fishing. (BYO or available from Go Adventure Nagambie)

Completing over 20,000 jumps per year you’re in safe hands at Victoria’s largest skydiving centre, so be sure to take home a video of your skydive experience to show all your friends.

The waterways of Lake Nagambie and the Goulburn River are home to Australia’s largest inland freshwater fishing competition. A fisher hooked himself a 106cm Murray Cod in 2019, taking home a whopping $80,000 cash prize.

Catch your breath, and take a drive to the Goulburn Weir. Completed in 1891, the granite blocks of the downstream face were quarried at nearby Mt Black. Lake Nagambie was created by the construction of the weir which is downstream of the township.

If it’s time to refuel, take a moment and relax at the Royal Mail Hotel in Nagambie to enjoy real country hospitality and a classic pub meal.

After lunch it’s back to more adventure.

Explore the Goulburn River and Lake

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To relax at the end of the day, board the Goulburn Explorer from Nagambie Lakes Leisure Park, cruising along the Goulburn River.

Lose yourself in nature and be mesmerized by the sounds and the sights of the wetlands, as the sun sets over the Goulburn River.

Return to your accommodation for the night at the Nagambie Lakes Leisure Park, enjoying the views from your riverfront cabin.

Nagambie Skydive

Goulburn Explorer River Cruiser

Begin your adventure with Skydive Nagambie - Victoria’s best place for your tandem skydive. After 15 minutes instruction you’ll be strapped to one of our ridiculously experienced instructors and taken for the free-falling, adrenaline pumping ride of your life. Less than 90 minutes from Melbourne CBD, ensures the most reliable weather in Victoria, while our enormous fast plane and our awesome team make us the busiest dropzone in the state.

For a time to remember, the Goulburn Explorer is the only way to see the magnificent Goulburn River, Nagambie Lakes and its stunning surrounds. Look for native Australian wildlife from the boat and see spectacular sights on the river side. The 12 metre river cruiser has twin open plan decks, toilets on board and seating capacity of 49 including crew members.

12 Olivers Road, Bailieston skydivenagambie.com | 1800 266 500

69 Loddings Lane, Nagambie nagambielakespark.com.au | 03 5794 2373

Goulburn Weir

Royal Mail Hotel Nagambie

In 1891, construction of the Goulburn Weir was finished at a cost of £113,599. This was the first of Australia’s significant irrigation network infrastructure. It was designed to control irrigation diversions throughout northern Victoria

The Historic Royal Mail Hotel, affectionately known as ‘The Top’ is well known among locals and visitors alike for its exceptional pub dining and overall family friendly warm hospitality. Featuring a dining room with a diverse menu, children’s play area, a relaxing club lounge, alfresco dining options, bar, TAB, the Royal Mail Hotel is a must visit.

Goulburn Weir

350 High Street, Nagambie royalmailnagambie.com.au | 5794 2488

Go Adventure Nagambie Guided or self driven Lake, River and Winery tours on a Luxury 12 person pontoon boat.

69 Loddings Lane, Nagambie goadventurenagambie.com.au | 0449 504 398 9

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Car Club Enthusiasts Daily Planner For the car club enthusiast, we start the day in the historic township of Yea. Fuel up, grab a coffee and be ready to depart by 8am.

Our first stop is just a short drive north along the Goulburn Valley Hwy, following the river until you reach The Trawool Estate. Travel time approx. 20 mins / 24kms.

Here you will stop for morning tea overlooking the National Trust listed Trawool Valley.

Departing Trawool Estate at 9:30am, continue north to Puckapunyal, stopping at the Army Tank Museum where you can admire the 80+ armoured vehicles, light horse and weaponry exhibit. Travel time Approx. 30 mins / 26kms.

After spending 90 mins exploring the museum, next we head to the quaint town of Avenel, stopping to admire the historic Hughes Creek Bridge, built in 1859. Travel time approx. 30 12 / 30kms. mins

Continuing north until you arrive at Mitchelton Wines where you will be seated for lunch (12:30pm) in the acclaimed Muse restaurant. Travel time approx. 20 mins /19kms Enjoy a leisurely lunch at The Muse before exploring the estate and touring the Indigenous art gallery located on site. The gallery is home to some of the largest works produced by Australia’s most revered Indigenous artists.

Depart Mitchelton by 3:30pm and make your way to Victoria’s oldest vineyard, Tahbilk, where you can wander the historic grounds (est 1860) before exploring the famous underground cellar and cellar door experience.

Travel time approx. 20 mins / 15kms The last stop of the day takes us to the Nagambie brewery and distillery where it’s time for you to relax and take in the views of the lake as the sun sets over Lake Nagambie.

The Trawool Estate

Tahbilk Winery

An oasis overlooking the National Trust listed Trawool Valley, The Trawool Estate is once again an iconic property where locals gather and visitors experience a unique getaway amidst nature. Wild Water, a 100-seat casual dining restaurant, is proudly named after the translation of the local aboriginal word Traawool. Serving contemporary Australian cuisine and highlights the best locally sourced produce.

The story of Tahbilk Winery begins with the land and the river. This place is known as tabilk-tabilk, ‘place of many waterholes’ in the language of the Daung-wurrung clans, the first people; a name which perfectly describes the landscape. Established in 1860 we believe Tahbilk is the most beautiful and historic family owned winery in Australia, located in one of the nation’s premium viticultural areas.

8150 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Trawool trawoolestate.com.au | 03 5792 1444

254 Oneils Rd, Tabilk tahbilk.com.au | 03 5794 2555

Mitchelton Wines

Nagambie Brewery & Distillery

One of Victoria’s favourite wineries and a place of escape. Experience the history, the beauty and the serenity at your own pace – look over the vineyards from the iconic Ashton Tower, stay at the luxury hotel, relax by the pool, indulge in the day spa, dine at The Muse Restaurant, tour the cellars and, of course, explore the wines at cellar door.

After a day of exploring our beautiful region, it’s time to relax and take in the views as the sun sets over Lake Nagambie. We’ve got classic brews – a lager and pale ale.

In the distillery, we combine traditional techniques and botanicals to make our handcrafted, small-batch gins, vodkas and whiskies.

470 Mitchellstown Rd, Nagambie mitchelton.com.au | 03 5736 2222

295 High St, Nagambie nagambiebrewery.com.au | 03 7019 8170

Australian Army Tank Museum 10km west of Seymour, on the Puckapunyal Military Base exists the finest collection of Australian armoured fighting vehicles in the world. In excess of 80 tanks and armoured vehicles make up this collection of Australian military history plus memorabilia from the Australian Light Horse period, uniforms and military weapons.

13 Herakleion Parade, Puckapunyal australianarmytankmuseum.com.au | 0437 206 482

Historic Avenel Daily Planner A short 15 minute drive from Nagambie and Seymour the township of Avenel awaits.

and discoverer of the Coolgardie Goldfields, Arthur Bayley (1896).

The historic Avenel Bridge over the Hughes Creek, with its sandstone arches is a reminder of the architecture of a different era. You can also spot the Aboriginal scar trees, evidence of the Taungurung peoples if you take a look around Stewart Park. Allow an hour to lose yourself in nature.

Time is passing quickly, take a break and call in at the historic Harvest Home Hotel, The Daily Dose or the famous Bank Street Wood Fired Pizza and Gardens for a bite to eat.

The town centre features the original Post Office (1880), General Store (1870s) and railway station (1872). Bank St features Harvest Home Hotel (1870), the Grain Store (1870), State Bank (1873), baker (1930s) and butcher (1950s) shopfronts and nineteenth century dwellings. The Avenel Primary School No. 8 (1874) stands proudly beside a magnificent old oak tree At the Avenel Cemetery you can stop and see 14 graves of Ned Kelly’s father “Red” (1876) the

A further 10 minute drive is Avenel Maze, with views across the picturesque countryside.

It’s the perfect place for kids, parents or those seeking hours of fun. There’s plenty on offer including a Hedge Maze, mini golf, rock labyrinth, ‘Goal Break Maze’, ‘Ned’s Knot Maze’ and BBQ facilities.

Head back to Avenel for the full Fowles Wine experience. The restaurant serves local and seasonal dishes designed to match their wine and showcase the very best of the Strathbogie Ranges.

Hughes Creek Bridge ‘Avenel Run’ Pastoral Holding was 60,000 acres of property taken up by Henry Kent Hughes in 1838 and named after his former property ”Avenel” in England.

Hughes also gave his name to the creek running through the property. The Hughes Creek Bridge was built in 1859.

The Avenel Maze

Avenel Cemetery Many visitors flock to see the grave of Ned Kelly’s father, Red Kelly as they take a tour through Victoria’s Kelly country and visit the towns where our most famous bushranger spent his life. A short distance away, an imposing memorial towers over all others, for it is the place of rest of Arthur Bayley - the discoverer of Coolgardie Goldfield.

Harvest Home

The Avenel Maze is themed around the Australian legend Ned Kelly, the bushranger who commanded this region gaining mythical status. We not only pay tribute to an iconic legend, but educate and generate intrigue through a quiz with plenty of interesting facts, delivering a relaxing, interactive educational journey into the life of Ned Kelly.

Harvest Home is a majestic residence located right in the heart of Avenel. Built in 1870, Harvest Home is rich with history, having been everything from a private residence to a grocery and hardware store to then become a food, wine and events destination for the region.

471 Upton Rd, Avenel avenelmaze.com.au | 0409 197 438

1 Bank Street, Avenel harvesthome.com.au | 0409 232 283

Fowles Wine Fowles Wine are advocates of sustainable food and forging greater connections with the people and places behind their dishes. They call it real food.The world’s first winery to blend wine to specifically complement the intensity of wild game with Ladies who Shoot their Lunch and Are you Game?

1175 Gully Road, Avenel 15Lambing

fowleswine.com.au | 03 5796 2150

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Art, Culture & History Daily Planner Before planning an art and cultural journey in the region why not indulge and book a room at the Mitchelton Hotel. The Hecker Guthrie designed rooms offer modern luxury. Each room is a personal sanctuary with the full offering of the winery , day spa and pool.

Walk across the lawns and enjoy a hearty breakfast at The Provedore. This eatery focuses on local produce, craftsmanship and artisan design - featuring joinery handcrafted onsite from salvaged timber and old grape bins.

After a healthy breakfast step down into the cellar and marvel at the Mitchelton Gallery of Aboriginal Art. The gallery features works produced by Australia’s most revered indigenous artists including Tommy Watson, Gabriella and Clifford Possum.

Time to jump in the car and head down the 18 Victoria’s famed Thoroughbred Breeding trail

of Northwood Road passing the iconic Swettenham and Godolphin Studs.

Call in at Blue Tongue Berries - a 20 acre organic blueberry farm just out of Seymour.

The stunningly located, eco-friendly hideaway offers farm stays and seasonal local produce.

Take in magnificent views of the Tallarook Ranges and Goulburn Valley.

The Seymour area is home to some of Victoria’s most significant military attractions including the Australian Army Tank Museum at Puckapunyal, the Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Walk and the WWI Australian Light Horse Memorial Park.

At the end of the day, call in at the Winery Kitchen. It is a family run restaurant with wood fired Pizza and Cucina. It is situated at the picturesque Somerset Crossing Vineyard in Seymour just a stones throw from the historic Old Hume Highway Bridge.

Seymour’s Old Black Train

Vietnam Veterans Walk

The ‘Old Black Train’ as it is known by locals was built in 1913 and has sat proudly on display on Anzac Avenue since 1965. There is a playground for the kids, shelters, BBQs, and seating.

The Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Walk meanders amidst native trees and grasses that resemble rubber trees and rice paddies synonymous with Vietnam.

The wall includes both the names of all Australian veterans who served in the Vietnam War and a photographic timeline.

JW Elliott Reserve - Anzac Avenue Seymour

High Street Seymour

Blue Tongue Berries

Australian Light Horse Memorial Park

Blue Tongue Berries is a 20 acre organic blueberry farm located near Seymour in Central Victoria. The farm is self-sufficient producing its own food, power and water.

The farm is completely off the grid and runs on a hybrid solar and wind power system.

Explore the relics and bush tracks on part of the former Seymour Camp, Victoria’s largest military training facility prior to the opening of Puckapunyal Camp in 1939.

445 Northwood Road, Seymour bluetongueberries.com.au | 0403 831 520

Goulburn Valley Highway, Seymour lighthorsepark.org.au

Gallery of Aboriginal Art The Mitchelton Gallery of Aboriginal Art pays homage to the Taungurung people, the traditional custodians of the land that Mitchelton occupies. The Gallery is an inspiring space for visitors to experience the creative expression of Australia’s First People.

470 Mitchellstown Road, Nagambie 19 mitchelton.com.au | 03 5736 2222

Boutique Wineries Daily Planner With spectacular vistas punctuated by rocky granitic outcrops, the Strathbogie Ranges Wine Region is as diverse as the landscape.

Today you will experience a winery experience like no other.

Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the Brewers Table.

Located in Seymour, Wine X Sam cellar door has been designed to provide visitors with the opportunity to experience a working winery.

Relax in the sleek & cosy Cellar Door and cafe, or step through the steel doors to be in the Main Cellar along with the winemaking action.

A small family owned vineyard located in the foothills of the Strathbogie Ranges at Locksley, RPL Wines awaits with a boutique wine experience.

Elgo Estate awaits with views across the

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Elgo Estate has created an industry

blueprint, being the first winery in Australia (and possibly the world) to generate and be fully self-powered by renewable wind energy.

A short drive further north is Maygar Hills Winery. Jenny will share stories that will have you longing for more.

The Rockery Gemstone Museum boasts an incredible nine rooms housing owner Maurie’s impressive collection of jewellery, crystals and polished gemstones, along with many display cases of jewellery, crystals and carved items for sale. With free entry, you will feel like Aladdin in his magic cave as you step into this incredible collection.

Finish your day with dinner and a cold beer at the Longwood Pub enjoying country hospitality at its best.

Tour de senses offers a guided tour where you can sit back in a 12 seater bus 0419 773 262.

The Brewer’s Table

Wine X Sam

The Brewers Table is the destination for lovers of food, wine, beer and cider. Fully licenced, meet in the cafe or courtyard for a coffee, meal or drink.

A winery tour like no other. Discover the passion for winemaking Sam Plunkett has by touring his Urban Winery located in Seymour.

42 Station Street Seymour thebrewerstable.com.au | 03 5792 2334

69 Anzac Ave, Seymour winebysam.com.au | 03 5799 0437

RPL Wines A small family owned vineyard located at the foothills of the Strathbogie Ranges at Locksley, Victoria.

The property boast the largest privately owned monolith in Australia – “Bald Rock”.

420 Alexandersons Road, Locksley rplwines.com.au | 03 5798 5272 or 042 7383 556

Maygars Hill Winery Maygars Hill, is a bit of a rarity, one of few in the world named not only after a war hero but featuring a portrait on the label of Maygar in 1903 Commonwealth full- dress uniform. This 20 acre property was acquired by Jenny Houghton in 1994, for its viticulture potential and as a location for her bed and breakfast cottage.

53 Longwood Mansfield Road, Longwood East maygarshill.com.au | 0402 136 448

Elgo Estate Elgo Estate has over 100 acres of vineyards. The purpose built winery employs traditional winemaking methods complimented by environmental and technological assets allowing the production of superb wines.

21 2020 Upton Road, Upton Hill elgoestate.com.au | 03 5798 5563

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Trails & Tours Daily Planner Take in Nagambie’s majestic backwaters and billabongs with a morning walk along Tahbilk’s unique eco-trails. There are a number of self-guided walks taking in stunning riverine flora and fauna.

After your nature walk, be sure to stop at the Tahbilk Wetands Café for a hearty brunch on the deck overlooking the magnificent Tahbilk Wetlands.

The Graytown National Park is only a 15 minute drive from Tahbilk. Climb Mt Black and take in breathtaking views of the Goulburn Valley and Strathbogie Ranges from Melville Lookout.

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A further 10 minute drive is the historic old gold mining settlement of Graytown . A one hour walk will take in gold diggings, ruins of a WWII POW Camp and historic cemetery.

Drive back towards Nagambie crossing over the historic Kirwans Bridge, making a beeline to quench a well-earned thirst at the Nagambie Brewery & Distillery, The Royal Hotel, 1860 Winebar or Zephyrz.

If the timing is right you can catch a sunset over Lake Nagambie from the Black Caviar Statue at Jacobson’s Outlook.

Tahbilk - Walk in Nature

Kirwans Bridge

The story of Tahbilk Winery begins with the land and the river. This place is known as tabilk-tabilk, ‘place of many waterholes’ in the language of the Daung-wurrung clans, the first people; a name which perfectly describes the landscape.

Kirwans Bridge was opened late in 1890. Visitors have always admired the unique bridge, with its unusual bend, and can now read the fascinating story of its long and colourful life. At 310m it is the longest timber bridge in Victoria.

254 Oneils Rd, Tabilk tahbilk.com.au | 03 5794 2555

Kirwans Bridge

Mitchelton - Underground Cellar One of Australia’s favourite wineries, largest operating underground cellars and a place of escape. Take a guided tour of the cellars and the Mitchelton Gallery of Aboriginal Art, experiencing the history, the beauty and the serenity at your own pace.

470 Mitchellstown Road, Nagambie mitchelton.com.au | 03 5736 2222

Black Caviar Statue Black Caviar was born on 18 August 2006 at Gilgai Farm in Nagambie, Victoria.

On 24 October 2013, history was created when Nagambie became home to the life size bronze statue of the world famous mare Black Caviar.

High Street, Nagambie

Melville’s Lookout Named after Captain (Francis) Melville, who was a notorious goldrush era bushranger. This is Victoria’s largest remaining box – ironbark forest, consisting of open woodland including ironbark, grey and yellow box and stringy bark.

The understory features blackwood, gold dust wattle, silver wattle drooping cassinia.

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Let’s go!

Railway Seymour Railway Station

Seymour heritage listed Railway Station was constructed in 1874.

Station Street, Seymour

Seymour Heritage Railway Centre

Seymour Railway Heritage Centre was established in 1983 as the Seymour Loco Steam Preservation Group to restore and operate steam locomotive J515. Tours and charters available.

info@srhc.org.au srhc.org.au

Seymour’s Old Black Train

The ‘Old Black Train’ as it is known by locals was built in 1913 and has sat proudly on display on Anzac Avenue since 1965. There is a playground for the kids, shelters, BBQs, and seating.

JW Elliott Reserve Anzac Avenue, Seymour

Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Walk

The Walk pays tribute to the 60,000 Australian servicewomen, servicemen, and service animals who served in the Vietnam War and features a photographic timeline that is also lit each night.

High Street, Seymour

Australian light horse memorial park

Explore the relics and bush tracks on part of the former Seymour Camp, Victoria’s largest training facility prior to the opening of Puckapunyal Camp in 1939.

Goulburn Valley Highway, Seymour

Home to the finest collection of Australian armoured fighting vehicles in the world.

Over 80 tanks and armoured vehicles make up this collection.

Herakleion Parade, Puckapunyal

Military

Australian Army Tank Museum

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lighthorsepark.org.au

australianarmytankmuseum. com.au

Nagambie, Seymour & Surrounds World War 1 Memorial Park

Remembering the service of 50 local men and women. Pass through the park’s Memorial Gates and you will see ‘Bluey’ the statue of a WWI soldier.

Corner of Callen & Bretonneux Streets, Seymour

Honouring the men from the Northwood District who enlisted in World War One. Featuring an honour roll in memory of the locals who served.

Northwood Road, Northwood

The Rotary Park has an Army Leopard Tank in front to identify it. It backs onto the river and there is a walking/cycling trail.

Corner Emily & Robert Street, Seymour

Goulburn Park Seymour

A picturesque reserve on the banks of the Goulburn River, with a boat ramp for direct access to the river and a range of facilities.

Progress Street, Seymour

New Crossing Place Lions Park Seymour

A beautiful area by the banks of the Goulburn, with fishing platforms, bbq and picnic tables.

10 Manners Street, Seymour

Stewart Park Avenel

Natural world beauty in the shape of a creekside trail under magnificent river red gums.

Corner Henry Street and Livingstone Street Avenel

Seymour Bushland Park

The reserve is covenanted with Trust for Nature and has Land for Wildlife status to support its protection.

Goulburn Valley Highway, Seymour

Buckley Park Nagambie

A lovely location looking over Lake Nagambie with bbq, toilets and playground.

57 Blayney Lane, Nagambie

Goulburn Explorer River Cruises

The River Cruiser travels to two of Victoria’s iconic wineries – Mitchelton and Tahbilk.

nagambielakespark.com.au 03 57 942 373

Tour De Senses

Guided winery tours 12 seater bus

0419 773 262

Wine & Dine Tours

Touring Seymour, Heathcote and Strathbogie Regions

info@winedinetours.com 0423 647 690

Rambling Wine Tours

Bespoke winery tours

0404 464 113

Northwood State School Avenue of Honour

Rotary Park Seymour Leopard Tank

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Trails Avenel Heritage & Nature Trail

Explore Stewart Park, Avenel Cemetery

Corner of Henry Street & Scobie Street South, Avenel

Mangalore Flora Walk

Mangalore Nature Conservation Reserve sits beside the Goulburn Valley Freeway.

End of Mangalore Road, Mangalore

POW Camp, Gold Diggings and Cemetery Walk

This intriguing history walk takes you through the Graytown WWII Prisoner of War Camp site into Heathcote-Graytown National Park and onto the Graytown Cemetery.

Corner of Polkinghorne Street & Heathcote - Nagambie Road, Graytown

Melville’s Lookout Track

Melville’s Lookout is named after Captain (Francis) Melville, who was a notorious gold rush era bushranger.

Corner of Mt Black Quarry Road and Heathcote Nagambie Road, Wirrate

Tahbilk Wetlands Eco/ Indigenous Flora Trail

The story of Tahbilk Winery begins with the land and the river. This place is known as tabilk-tabilk, ‘place of many waterholes’ in the language of the Daung-wurrung clans, the first people; a name which perfectly describes the landscape.

254 O’Neils Road, Nagambie

Ned Kelly Touring Route

Ned Kelly and his family moved to Avenel when Ned was about 8 years old. Ned’s father, Red, is buried in the Avenel cemetery.

nedkellytouringroute.com.au

Black Caviar Trail

Wine, dine and trace the heritage behind Black Caviar in Victoria’s premier thoroughbred breeding district with the Black Caviar Trail.

gonagambie.com.au

tahbilk.com.au

Markets Avenel Market

Second Sunday of every month

Jubilee Park Avenel avenelmarket.com.au

Nagambie Farmers Market

Fourth Sunday of every month

254 Oneils Rd, Tabilk

Nagambie Community Market

First Saturday of every month

High Street, Nagambie

Tallarook Farmers Market

First Sunday of every month

tallarookfarmersmarket.com.au

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Nagambie, Seymour & Surrounds

Things to see Goulburn Weir

The Goulburn Weir was the first major diversion structure built for irrigation in Australia and was considered very advanced for the time.

Goulburn Weir Road

Kirwans Bridge Nagambie

The 310 metres, timber built, Kirwans Bridge is situated over the Goulburn River. It was opened in 1890 and is still in use for one-way motor traffic.

Kirwans Bridge Road

Noorilim Estate

The mansion was built in 1879. The estate is surrounded by 20 acres of picturesque botanical gardens, an ornamental lake and 75 acres of vineyards that are home to over 150 species of native birds and mammals.

noorilimestate.com.au By appointment only.

03 5826 2444

Old Goulburn River Bridge

This Victorian heritage-listed composite trestle and metal road bridge was constructed in 1862. It is now closed to all traffic.

Northwood Rd, Seymour

Seymour Underpass

Seymour’s Station Street mural is not to be missed. The art piece depicts many great native animals and plants from the area as well as imagery of the rich heritage of Seymour.

Anzac Avenue Viaduct, Seymour

Hughes Creek Bridge Avenel

‘Avenel Run’ Pastoral Holding was 60,000 acres of property taken up by Henry Kent Hughes in 1838 and named after his former property ”Avenel” in England.

Henry Street, Avenel

Balaclava Mine

A open-cut mine in the Australian ghost town of Whroo, Victoria. It opened in October 1854, one year after gold was found at the nearby Rushworth.

Reedy Lake Rd, Whroo

GoAdventure Nagambie

Boat Hire/canoes/paddle boards/ pontoon boat

66 Loddings Lane, Nagambie, 0449 504 398 goadventurenagambie.com.au

Avenel Maze

The Avenel Maze is themed around the Australian legend Ned Kelly,

471 Upton Road, Avenel 0409 197 438 avenelmaze.com.au

walkingmaps.com.au

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Skydive Nagambie

Experience the thrill at Victoria’s largest skydiving centre.

12 Olivers Rd, Bailieston 1800 266 500 skydivenagambie.com.au

Great Victorian Rail Trail

The Great Victorian Rail Trail is a multi-use trail and can be explored on foot, bike or horse.

greatvictorianrailtrail.com.au/ rail-trail-experience/

Trawool Valley

In 1983, the National Trust awarded the Trawool Valley a Scenic Classification, recognising its importance as a scenic geological and cultural site, and for its great diversity of flora and fauna.

Goulburn Valley Highway, Trawool

River Country Adventours

Hire a kayak to paddle along the Goulburn River.

adventours.com.au 0428 585 227

Seymour Annual Events Seymour Alternative Farming Expo

Held in the heart of Victoria at Kings Park Seymour, the Expo features approximately 500 exhibitors and attracts 20,000 visitors across three days.

Kings Park Reserve - Tallarook Street, Seymour seymourexpo.com.au

Seymour Show’n’Shine Swap Meet

Seymour’s Annual Show’n’Shine Swap Meet.

There will be vintage cars on display, swap meet, food vans, and market stalls.

Kings Park Reserve - Tallarook Street, Seymour

Taste of the Goulburn

Experience the finest food & wine from one of Victoria’s best kept secret, The Goulburn River Valley.

Station Street, Seymour tastesofthegoulburn.org.au

Art Beyond the Divide

Art Beyond the Divide is an outstanding art show, run by the Seymour & District Art Society.

artbeyondthedivide.org.au

Seymour Agricultural Show

It’s a country show like no other, celebrating everything wonderful about rural living.

Kings Park Reserve, Seymour seymouragshow.org.au

Seymour Cup

Seymour’s largest Annual Race Day.

Seymour Racecourse country.racing.com/seymour

Seymour Heritage Train Tours

Travel into Regional Victoria in style.

www.srhc.org.au

Dog Pro Working Dog Trials

For better working sheepdogs. It has been said “a good dog is worth two workmen.”

Kings Park Reserve - Tallarook Street, Seymour vwsda.org/upcoming-events

Seven Sisters Festival

The world’s largest women’s wellbeing festival

0409 429 503 sevensistersfestival.com

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Nagambie Annual Events GoFish Nagambie

The biggest freshwater fishing competition in Australia.

gofishnagambie.com.au

Vineyards Running Festival

Run through the vineyards and choose from one of five races.

Tahbilk Winery vineyards.run

NOW Festival – Nagambie On Water

Lions Nagambie On Water Festival Celebrating people, produce & cultures of our great region on the shores of Lake Nagambie!

nagambieonwater.com.au

Organised by the Cranksters Rod & Kustom Club, this 3 day hot rod and custom car show is a must for any car enthusiast.

cranksterscruise.org.au

NYE Fireworks

The Nagambie Lakes Fireworks is a spectacular event for all to see and enjoy!

Nagambie Regatta Centre gonagambie.com.au

HOTG – Head of the Goulburn - Regatta

This very popular regatta runs along the Goulburn river, starting at Chinamen’s Bridge near Lake Nagambie and finishing at the beautiful Tahbilk winery.

gonagambie.com.au

Skydive Championships

In a world of tandem factories, Nagambie Skydive are passionate about promoting and improving sports skydiving.

12 Olivers Rd, Bailieston 1800 266 500 skydivenagambie.com.au

254 O’Neils Road, Tabilk 470 Mitchellstown Road, Nagambie 1175 Lambing Gully Road, Avenel 69-71 Anzac Avenue, Seymour 61 Vickers Road, Nagambie 535 Caveat-Dropmore Road, Caveat 53 Longwood Mansfield Road Longwood East 2020 Upton Road, Upton Hill 420 Alexandersons Road, Locksley 39 High Street, Nagambie 8803 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Whiteheads Creek 955 Avenel-Nagambie Road

tahbilk.com.au mitchelton.com.au fowleswine.com winebysam.com.au tarandroses.com.au antcliffschasewines.com maygarshill.com.au elgoestate.com.au rplwines.com.au baptistawines.com.au bravegoosevineyard.com.au boxgrovevineyard.com.au

Cranksters Cruise

Cellar Doors Tahbilk Wines Mitchelton Wines Fowles Wine Wine X Sam Tar & Roses Antcliff’s Chase Wines Maygars Hill Winery Elgo Estate Wines RPL Wines Baptista Wines Brave Goose Vineyard Box Grove Vineyard

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Go Dine

Let’s eat!

Wineries/Wine Bars Tahbilk Wetlands View Restaurant Mitchelton Muse Restaurant Fowles Wine Eighteen Sixty Brave Goose Vineyard Wine X Sam The Winery Kitchen

254 O’Neils Road, Nagambie 470 Mitchellstown Road, Nagambie 1175 Lambing Gully Road, Avenel 312B High Street, Nagambie 8803 Goulburn Valley Highway, Tallarook 69-71 Anzac Avenue, Seymour 1 Emily Street, Seymour

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295 High Street, Nagambie 350 High Street, Nagambie 4910 Goulburn Valley Highway, Murchison East 47 Stevenson Street, Murchison 1 Bank Street, Avenel 17 Mitchell Street, Avenel 65 Hill Street, Longwood 48 Emily Street, Seymour 26 Emily Street, Seymour 28 Station Street, Seymour 15 Main Road, Tallarook

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8150 Goulburn Valley Highway, Trawool 324 High Street, Nagambie 5 Bank Street, Avenel 301 – 305 High Street, Nagambie

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Breweries/Pubs Nagambie Brewery & Distillery Royal Mail Hotel Nagambie The Railway Hotel Murchison Caledonian Hotel Harvest Home Avenel The Avenel Pub The White Hart Hotel The Prince of Wales Hotel The Royal Hotel Railway Club Hotel Tallarook Hotel

Restaurants Trawool Estate Zephryz Bank Street Wood Fired Pizza Nagambie Rowing Club

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Nagambie, Seymour & Surrounds

Thai By The Lake Northern Republic Seymour Club Seymour Emperor Restaurant

284 High Street, Nagambie 17 Kirkland Avenue West, Euroa 1 Elizabeth Street, Seymour 10 Emily Street, Seymour

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312A High Street Nagambie 445 Northwood Road, Seymour 275 High Street, Nagambie 212 High Street, Nagambie 317 High Street, Nagambie 333 High Street, Nagambie 316 High Street, Nagambie 2 Queen Street, Avenel 318 High Street, Nagambie 28 Livingstone Street, Avenel 42 Station Street, Seymour 3/20 Tallarook Street, Seymour 56 Tallarook Street, Seymour 32 Station Street, Seymour 83 Anzac Avenue, Seymour Shop 5/115 Anzac Avenue, Seymour 24 Emily Street, Seymour 100 Station Street, Seymour 113 Anzac Avenue, Seymour 78 Station Street, Seymour 88 Station Street, Seymour Seymour Central, 2/20 Tallarook Street, Seymour 29 Anzac Avenue, Seymour 35 Anzac Avenue, Seymour 76C Anzac Avenue, Seymour 1 Queen Street, Avenel 3/78 Station Street, Seymour 2/78 Station Street, Seymour 113B Anzac Avenue, Seymour 43 Emily Street, Seymour 90 Station Street, Seymour 18 Tallarook Street, Seymour 38 Tallarook Street, Seymour 83 Anzac Avenue, Seymour 41 Emily Street, Seymour

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Cafés/Take-away Next Door Blue Tongue Berries - The Cantina Foxhole Café Billy Burgers Harry’s Café Nagambie Bakery Traffic Light Chicken The Daily Dose Café 318/Nagambie Fish & Chippery Avenel Café The Brewers Table Blues Central Café Araminta’s Tea Room Baba’s Kitchen Seymour Kebab House Epic Quest Cafe Burger Me Seymour Caffeine Bistro Doug’s Bakery Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses Gaffney’s Pie Kitchen Papa’s Rich Noodles PJ Cupcakes Regent Fish Shop Seymour Pizza Pasta W.B.Gadd Little Stones Cafe Inari Sushi The Chick Inn Subway Hot Spot - Fish & Chips KFC Seymour Rook’s Pizza & Diner Seymour Kebab House McDonald’s Seymour

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Go Stay

Let’s rest!

Avenel Harvest Home Rusty Springs B&B Imperial House

1 Bank Street, Avenel 26 Hovell Street, Avenel 2 Bank Street, Avenel

harvesthome.com.au rusty-springs.business.site airbnb/stayz

Nagambie Hide & Seek Winery Mitchelton Hotel The Boathouse Nagambie Lakes Leisure Park Waterfront Motel Nagambie Motor Inn Nagambie Caravan Park & Motel Centretown Motel Nagambie Lakes Holiday Units The Stonehouse Barong on the Water The Jetty Young Street Cottage Bobby’s Bailieston Cottage Famstay

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Kirwans Bridge, Nagambie 470 Mitchellstown Road, Nagambie 10 Kirwans Bridge Road, Kirwan’s Bridge 39 Loddings Lane, Nagambie 277 High Street, Nagambie 185 High Street, Nagambie 143 High Street, Nagambie 266 High Street, Nagambie 187 Goulburn Weir, Nagambie Bailieston, Nagambie 164 Vickers Road, Nagambie 317 High Street, Nagambie 7 Young Steet, Nagambie 354 Goulburn Weir, Murchison Road 371 Nagambie-Rushworth Rd, Bailieston

hideandseekwinery.com mitchelton.com.au theboathousenagambie.com nagambielakespark.com.au nagambiewaterfrontmotel.com.au nagambiemotorinn.com.au nagambiecaravanpark.com.au centretownmotel.com nagambielakesholidayunits.com.au riparide.com barongonthewater.com.au thejettylakenagambie.com.au youngstreetcottage.com bobbys354.com airbnb/stayz

Nagambie, Seymour & Surrounds

Longwood Maygars Hill Vineyard & Cottage 53 Longwood-Mansfield Road, Longwood

maygarshill.com.au

Seymour Auto Lodge Motor Inn New Crossing Place Motel Comfort Inn Coach & Bushmans BIG4 Holiday Park Highlands Caravan Park Seymour Motel The Wattle Motel Royal Hotel Blue Tongue Berries Strath Hill Ace Caravan Park

20 Emily Street, Seymour 53 Emily Street, Seymour 66 Emily Street, Seymour 30 Trevan Street, Seymour 33 Emily Street, Seymour 144 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Seymour 9 Emily Street, Seymour 26 Emily Street, Seymour 445 Northwood Road, Seymour 292 Brookleigh Road, Seymour 3-5 Emily Street, Seymour

autolodgeseymour.com newcrossingplace.com.au coachandbush.com.au holidaypark.com.au highlandscaravanpark.com.au seymourmotel.com booking.com royalhotelseymour.com.au bluetongueberries.com.au facebook.com.au/strathhill 03 5799 2192

Trawool Clyde Cottage B&B Trawool Estate Schoolhouse Gallery B&B Bush Hide Outs Trawool Cottages & Farmstays

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8340 Goulburn Valley Highway, Trawool 8150 Goulburn Valley Highway, Trawool 8314 Goulburn Valley Highway, Trawool 630 Greenslopes Road, Trawool 8447 Goulburn Valley Highway, Trawool

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Meet the Artist Chris ‘ROY’ Taylor

The communities of Nagambie and Seymour have thrown open their doors to welcome visitors to the region with the help of an artist and his posters.

Both townships are pooling their resources in a new tourism attraction campaign featuring the famous Goulburn River and Ranges and other natural attractions in the Mitchell and Strathbogie Shires.

Keen to be involved, former Herald-Sun illustrator and cartoonist Chris ‘Roy’ Taylor created a series of vintage travel posters around the theme of Take Nature’s Road Trip.

The posters showcase the region’s natural beauty and main attractions with a retro twist as part of the region’s ‘pitch’ to Victoria’s $10bn regional tourism market.

Mr Taylor’s art was inspired by his childhood memories of Nagambie and the region.

“Nagambie is such a wonderful place to holiday,” Mr Taylor said.

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“As a child, and now as an adult, I have so many fond memories of its lakes, fishing, birdlife, trails, and open-air experiences.

There’s something very classical and timeless about this area.

The posters reflect this vintage feel, with a classic modern twist, which has become the essence of the region.

Take Nature’s Road Trip reflects the combination of tradition and trend, a return to the forgotten experience of romantic getaways and family day trips.

Think nature walks with the kids along billabongs, untouched landscapes with an abundance of wildlife, water adventures, handmade wines, and the delicacies of locally picked gourmet food.

www.chrisroytaylor.com.au hello@chrisroytaylor.com.au 0411 300 402

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