Destinations of the Goulburn River Valley

Destinations of the Goulburn River Valley

There are many beautiful towns and villages in the Goulburn River Valley.  Some have stunning waterways and snow-capped mountains at their doorstep while others are surrounded by lush rainforests with cascading waterfalls.  There are many towns on the banks of our lakes and waterways and within rolling hills.

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Alexandra

Alexandra

Visit historic Alexandra in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range. The town was established as a result of the discovery of gold in the area in 1866.

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Avenel

A visit to the unique village of Avenel will reveal a thriving community with a rich history from the Kelly Gang era, still celebrated every year at the Hughes Creek Bridge where, as an 11 year old, Ned Kelly rescued a boy from drowning.

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Beveridge

Beveridge has its place in history as being the birthplace of notorious bushranger Ned Kelly, and the historic Ned Kelly home still stands today. 

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Broadford

Visit the historical houses in the main street of Broadford which are a testament to early settlement. Pioneer Cottage and the Broadford Courier Buildings provide a glimpse of the past by showcasing the building methods and living quarters of pioneers of the area.

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Buxton

Discover the ever expanding village of Buxton, surrounded by mountainous views, trees and rivers. When visiting Buxton you must try the famous Buxton Burger and stop at the local pub a popular place for travellers.

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Dookie

A developing network of walking and riding tracks offers the opportunity to explore Dookie’s distinctive natural features, rich agricultural landscape and University of Melbourne campus which is an integral part of the community for local and visitors.

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Eildon

With numerous rivers and Lake Eildon on its doorstep Eildon is the perfect location for fishing, camping, waterskiing, wakeboarding, and pleasure boating, or you can hire a houseboat for a holiday on the water.

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Euroa

In the 1850’s Euroa was a famous gold rush town but became infamous for the 1878 National Bank hold up by Australia’s best known bushranger, Ned Kelly and the Kelly Gang.

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Graytown

Discover the unique gold rush and wartime history of Graytown, a small village nestled amongst the ironstone country on the Heathcote – Nagambie Road.

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Kerrisdale / Strath Creek / Flowerdale

The villages of Kerrisdale, Strath Creek and Flowerdale are located in the Valley of a Thousand Hills. Experience breathtaking views of the valley from the viewing platform at the top of the Murchison Gap in the Tallarook State Forest and as you descend through Murchison Gap into Strath Creek.

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Kilmore

Kilmore is believed to be Victoria’s oldest inland town and the geographic heart of Victoria. Situated near a gap in the Great Dividing Range, it was originally a stop over town for travellers and cattle driving teams and later for prospective miners and families travelling to the gold fields.

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Kinglake Ranges

Experience nature at its fullest only a short distance from Melbourne in the Kinglake Ranges. The forests, farmlands and National park of the Kinglake Ranges are part of the Great Dividing Range and the settlements of Kinglake and Pheasant Creek run along the picturesque crest of the range.

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