DESTINATION: Corryong
Lying near the source of the Murray River, this town is the Victorian gateway to the Snowy Mountains and Kosciuszko NP. Main AttractionsThe mountain location and excellent trout streams draw many visitors to the area. Other activities include scenic drives, canoeing, white-water rafting, cycling and 4WD tracks. Canoes and cycles can be hired at Walwa, 50km NW of Corryong. Jack Riley, the man generally accepted as the character in the Man from Snowy River, Banjo Paterson's epic poem, was buried at Corryong Cemetery in 1914. A granite headstone and snow gum logs mark his grave. There is also a Man From Snowy River Museum, which has both interior and exterior exhibits and an array of historical items from the area, including a ski collection dating from the 1870s. |
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Most popular photosNearby attractionsInformation on horseriding trails and 4WDing tours is available from the information centre. Trout fishing is a popular pastime in Nariel Creek, 45km south of town. Burrowa-Pine Mountain NP, 27km west, offers many scenic bushwalks. latest stories
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