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Euroa | Victoria

Euroa, 140km from Melbourne, is a pleasant town set against a backdrop of the Strathbogie Ranges. Surrounded by one of the finest wool-producing regions in Victoria, albeit a shrinking industry. The amazing and tragically underrated Eliza Forlonge, with financial backing from Janet Templeton, personally selected core breeding stock of Saxon sheep from war-torn northern Europe in the 1820s and early 1830s. One flock was sold to John Macarthur, others went to Tasmania and Western Australia. Eliza eventually came to Australia and settled first in Goulburn, then walked her flock to Victoria and settled close to where the town now stands and built Seven Creeks Station. Her impact on the Australian economy was and is enormous.

Main Attractions

A 19th-century inn houses the Farmers' Arms Museum, displaying historic items from the district, including patchwork quilts dating back to 1896. One room is dedicated to Eliza Forlonge and there are 2 machinery sheds where equipment from the past is on display. The museum, located at 25 Kirkland Ave West, is open Fri-Mon, 1pm-4pm. Starting from the museum is a 2.7km heritage trail, which explores Euroa township. Seven Creeks Park offers picnic and BBQ facilities. Balloon Victoria operates hot-air balloon flights in Euroa.

Nearby attractions

A self-guided scenic drive leads visitors to Gooram Falls, 20km SE, and around the Strathbogie Ranges. Gliding and parachuting opportunities are available at Locksley, 20km SW. For a panoramic view of the Victorian Alps and surrounding country, visit Mount Wombat lookout, 25km SW, via a scenic drive.

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Strathbogie Ranges

VisitVic | 2009-01-14 | Not many people realise that the spectacular rugged hills, misty forests and the tales of Ned Kelly are only 90 minutes drive from Melbourne. This area is known as the Strathbogie Ranges. | read more

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Copyright 2007, by the Contributing Authors. Cite/attribute Resource. cmsadmin. (2005, May 20). Euroa. Retrieved May 22, 2013, from Plan Book Travel Australia Web site: http://www.planbooktravel.com.au/australia/vic/euroa. This work is licensed under a Universal Publishers.

Whats close? (direct line)

accommodation

0.1 km Homelea on Clifton
0.1 km Homelea on Clifton
0.2 km Forlonge Bed & Breakfast
0.7 km Holistic Haven
1.2 km Euroa Butter Factory
35.6 km The Churches
36.0 km BIG4 Shepparton East Holiday Park
36.4 km Mittagong Homestead and Cottages
36.4 km Big4 Shepparton Park Lane Holiday Park
36.7 km Woodlea Cottage
38.7 km Central Shepparton Apartments
40.2 km Country Home Motor Inn
41.1 km Brecon House Bed and Breakfast
42.4 km Bonnie View
42.7 km 'Bonnie Views
42.9 km Stonelea Country Estate
44.2 km Peppin Point
44.9 km Athlone Country Cottages
46.6 km Nagambie Lakeside Cottage

attractions

6.5 km The Parachute School - Skydiving
14.3 km Garners Heritage Wines
21.9 km Wonga Estate
35.0 km Gioiello Estate
39.5 km Shepparton Art Museum (SAM)
40.0 km Rocky Passes Estate
40.7 km Tallis Wine Cellar Door
41.1 km Fowles Wine
42.0 km Billabong Garden Complex & Cafe
43.4 km Nagambie Gold Olive Oil
46.6 km Reef Hills State Park

events

35.8 km Kids Market Central Victoria - Shepparton
38.1 km Alexandra and District Open Gardens Weekend
39.7 km The Golden Age of Colour Prints: Ukiyo-e from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
39.7 km Speaking in Colour. Works from the Collection of Caririllo and Ziyin Gantner
40.1 km Bonnie Brews
42.9 km Stonnington Jazz 08

information

38.6 km Greater Shepparton Visitor Information Centre
42.6 km Alexandra Visitor Information Centre
44.8 km Yea Visitor Information Centre
46.5 km Nagambie Lakes Visitor Information Centre

Region: Goulburn Murray Waters

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Victoria’s inland playground, Goulburn Murray Waters borders New South Wales in Victoria’s northeast. Flanked by the Goulburn, Murray and Broken rivers and home to the lakes of Nagambie, Kerang and Mulwala, the region offers many water-based activities. more

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BP Service Station, 29 Tarcombe Rd, Ph: (03) 5795 3677

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