The historic town of Rushworth is nestled amid the world’s largest Box Ironbark forest.

Established during the Victorian Gold Rush in 1853, Rushworth has retained much of its original character through one of very few remaining well-preserved main street of heritage buildings classified by the National Trust.

The Waranga Rail Trail is a 19km trail for cycling and walking which stretches from Rushworth to Murchison. The trail traverses the old Rushworth to Murchison East Railway Line which was built to transport timber, grain and other goods to Melbourne following the region's gold rush years, operating for almost 100 years. 

The nearby historic Whroo township, now deserted, was once a thriving village that developed around the base of Victoria’s largest open-cut gold mine at Balaclava Hill.

Rushy, as it’s commonly nicknamed, is a popular tourist stop – meander along the natural landscape taking in interpretive signage describing the site as it was centuries ago. Take a self-guided cycling or walking tour to Whroo and the Balaclava Mine, through the state forest, and grab lunch, dinner or an ice cream in town when you’re done.

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Services include:

• Hospitality – cafe, ice creamery, bakery
• Fuel/service station
• IGA Supermarket

Destination highlights-

• Historic Whroo and Balaclava Mine – Goldfields era
• Nature based tourism opportunities – National Parks, cycling/walking trails, Ironbark forest, eucalyptus plantation
• Waranga Basin - popular spot for water sports, fishing and recreation, with caravan, camping and boat ramp facilities.
• Waranga Rail Trail - popular trail for cycling and walking - click here to find out more

Click here to download the Guide to Rushworth

For more information please visit: http://www.rushworthit.com.au/

Nestled on the banks of the meandering Campaspe River, Rochester stands as the gateway to the mighty Murray River region.

As the birthplace to one of Australia’s finest cyclists, Sir Hubert Opperman and associated with sports brand marketing legend John Forbes, Rochester boasts a wide range of sport and leisure activities and facilities coupled with attractive older buildings being faithfully restored. 

Re-live some of Australia’s most memorable sporting moments at the Rochester Sports Museum, housing more than 4,000 pieces of memorabilia

Rich in history, art and nature, engage with our stories as you explore our outdoor gallery of painted silos, murals, street art, wood carvings, statues and sculptures, with more than 50 exhibits to discover around town.

Rochester forms part of the Silo Art Trail, with a huge nature-based artwork by Jimmy D’Vate in the centre of town. It’s complimented by a new alleyway mural by Tim Bowtell featuring well known Victorian Detective Ron Iddles, and the annually updated Northern Highway Rochester Mural Festival artworks.

Rochester is a town that is just big enough to have everything you need, while being small enough for people to really value a warm g’day. It’s the perfect place to stop and… live like a local.

QUICK STATS

Services include:

• Hospitality – pubs, bakery, cafes, takeaway
• Hospital
• Fuel/service stations
• Accommodation - Motel and Caravan Parks
• Supermarket

Destination highlights:

• Silo Art trail
• Mural Trail, including Mural Park, Iddles Lane & the Bluey mural
• Rochester Sports Museum & the Oppy Statue
• Rochester Historical & Pioneer Society Museum

Click here to download the guide to Rochester

For more information please visit http://www.rochester.org.au/

Visitor Information: 

Rochester Visitor Information Centre, 22-26 Moore Street, Rochester 

Phone: 0438 843 444

Mathoura is located in the southern depths of NSW, 40km north of Echuca Moama. A spectacular gateway to one of the largest River Red Gum forests in the world, Mathoura is an enchanted wonderland for lovers of the Australian bush, the river and the great outdoors.

Mathoura is a popular destination for those seeking the gentle country lifestyle and a peaceful retreat in the heart of a beautiful natural environment. It has a rich and unique history, a charming main shopping street, a vast array of public artworks, a popular calendar of events, and beautiful forests and waterways at every turn.

The Mathoura Heritage Trail offers visitors the perfect opportunity for a self-guided tour to retrace the footsteps of the early pioneers. Pick up a brochure/map from the Mathoura Visitor and Business Centre.

For more information on Mathoura and Picnic Point visit www.visitrivercountry.com.au

QUICK STATS

Services include:

• Hospitality – cafe, pub, club, restaurant
• Fuel
• Accommodation - Motel, Caravan Park

Destination highlights

• Picnic Point on the Murray/Edward Junction
• Twitchers (Birdwatching) Spots
• Timbercutter Restaurant
• Nature Trails, Camping, Fishing  

Visitor Information: 

Mathoura Visitor and Business Centre

23 Moama St (Cobb Hwy), Mathoura NSW 2710

Ph 1300 087 004

www.visitrivercountry.com.au

Lockington is a small, tight knit farming community, situated 25 minutes’ drive south-west of Echuca.

For a small community Locky, as it’s coined by locals, packs a punch with many great events throughout the year including local sporting matches, the Lockington and District Vintage Tractor Rally in April and several camp drafts.

Lockington Hotel is home to some of the best pub food in regional Victoria!

The township is famed for being home to Hollywood star Travis Fimmel and the late Kevin Sarre, Locky’s favourite son and shearing champion.

Head to Lockington and District Living Heritage Complex, a local history museum paying homage to an incredible array of heritage farming equipment aligned to the region.

QUICK STATS

Services include:

• Hospitality – pub, cafe
• IGA Supermarket
• Fuel
• Free camping & caravan RV dump point

Destination highlights

• Lockington and District Living Heritage Complex – history buffs will be impressed by Lockington’s contribution to farming equipment and development
• Lockington Hotel - this community owned pub is known for some of the best pub food in regional Victoria!

Click here to download the Guide to Lockington