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Omeo

Horseriding, Omeo, Gippsland

Witness Omeo's beautiful hilltop vistas on the edge of the Snowy Mountains, along the Great Alpine Road. This pioneering mountain town is renowned for its gold mining history, high country cattle grazing and historic buildings.

Rich history
Visit the A.M. Pearson Historical Park to see the town's original courthouse (1865), post office (1890s), gaol built of logs (1858), blacksmith shop, stables and waterwheel. Take the wine and gold drive from Omeo or Swifts Creek and discover the Cassilis historical area, once among the richest goldfields in the state. Walk or drive from the Omeo township to the Oriental Claims historic area which to this day remains the highest alluvial gold field in Australia

Scenic countryside
Take in panoramic views of the Victorian alps and surrounding countryside at the Kozsciusko Lookout just outside the town along the Great Alpine Road. Go four-wheel driving along the 17-kilometre Knocker Track, or drive to Mount Hotham for its magnificent downhill runs, just 40 minutes away.

Arts and crafts, Omeo

Arts and crafts

View paintings, woodwork, craft, photography, and sculpture at the Great Alpine Gallery. See more art at Omeo's Country Colours, showcasing local artists.
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Alpine National Park

Alpine National Park

Visit this magnificent national park containing 10 of the 11 highest mountains in the state, boasting stunningly beautiful alpine topography.
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Packers High Country Horse Riding

Packers High Country Horse riding

Choose from one-hour to five-day safaris across the Bogong High Plains. Be surrounded by clear mountain rivers and open high country farms.
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Great Alpine Road, Gippsland

Great Alpine Road

Drive one of Australia's great touring routes. Sample local food and wine and take in mountain vistas along the way.
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Major events

  • Bruthen Blues Festival - February
  • Hinnomunjie races - March
  • Three Peaks Bike Challenge - March
  • Cattle Sales - March
  • Alpine Discovery Festival - March
  • Tambo Valley races - Easter
  • Geebung Polo - April
  • Omeo Rodeo - April
  • East Gippsland on Show - April/May
  • Creative Gippsland, Be Inspired Festival - May

How to get there

Omeo is approximately 5.5 hours drive (400 kilometres) north-east from Melbourne along the Princes and Omeo highways.

Further Links
www.discovereastgippsland.com.au
www.omeoregion.com.au