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Home>Experience Strathbogie >Strathbogie Ranges Region
| Just one and a half hours leisurely drive North from Melbourne, the timeless countryside of the Strathbogie Ranges lies waiting to be discovered. The entire region is easily accessible from the Hume Freeway between Avenel and Violet Town and the Maroondah Highway between Yea and Merton. It offers a diversity of experiences within a landscape of rugged hills, majestic vistas, spectacular rocky outcrops, magical forests, waterfalls and ferny glades.
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| Once the domain of bushrangers, goldminers and loggers, the ranges became a major wool growing area, pioneered by the legendary Eliza Forlonge. In recent times the area has gained recognition as premier horse-breeding country, home to several top thoroughbred stud farms and many other equine establishments. The region is also especially known for its abundance of native wildlife koalas, kangaroos, echidnas and wombats which can be observed at close quarters in their natural habitat.
The history and heritage of the Ranges are preserved in the quaint towns and villages with historic buildings and heritage trails, in the rustic homesteads, cottages and rural outbuildings and in the natural beauty of the land itself ancient, mystical, uniquely Australian.
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| Take time out to discover the pleasures of this diverse region. | |
Explore its picturesque landscape by car, on foot, on horseback, by bicycle, in a horse drawn carriage or from the air in a glider or hot air balloon.
Visit wineries, award-winning gardens, art galleries, an extensive arboretum, herb farms and specialist nurseries.
Savour the culinary delights of many fine eateries from bakeries to gourmet restaurants.
Play the game on first class golf courses, bowling greens and tennis courts.
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Enjoy the solitude of those quite moments whether fishing in a cool mountain stream, waiting to catch a glimpse of the prolific birdlife and native fauna or simply gazing at the stars.
Marvel at the beautiful sunsets and the exquisite variations in light over the Ranges.
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| A cosy fireplace and warm bed ........ | | Stay a while in the region. Accommodation choices are many and varied romantic hideaways, luxury B&Bs, rustic rural retreats, old homesteads, farm cottages, hotels, modern motels and caravan parks to suit all tastes and budgets.
Theres no need to travel any further to enjoy a memorable weekend or extended break in the country. Venture off the freeway into the Strathbogie Ranges a pleasant surprise awaits the visitor at every turn.
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| Calendar of Events | |
The Strathbogie Ranges Region hosts a number of festivals and events throughout the year.
Euroa miniature railway steam rides (4th Sunday of every month); the Strathbogie Summer Festival; Euroa Show & Shine; Wool Week and the Euroa Show; Angus Week; Herald Sun Tour; the Euroa Cup and various other community activities.
For more information on these events please contact the Strathbogie Ranges Visitor Information Centre.
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| Market | |
The Violet Town Market runs on the 2nd Saturday of every month, 9am to 1pm.
The market features a broad range of traditional and contemporary handmade gifts, plants, furniture, and art.
Telephone: 0416 233 584
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| Visitor Information Centre | |
The accredited Strathbogie Ranges Visitor Information Centre is located at the Euroa BP, a 24 hour facility, providing late hours traveller accommodation; regional and local visitor information; full meal service; clean toilets; mothers change and feeding facility; EFTPOS; cash out banking.
Telephone: 1300 134 610 or (03) 5795 3675 Email: strathbogietourism@bpeuroa.net
Or you can visit our website www.strathbogieregion.com.au
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