Bellbridge

Overview

Bellbridge is a small town overlooking Lake Hume and located near the Bethanga township. Bellbridge is one of the only towns around Lake Hume that has permanent water frontage, and overlooks the Weir Wall of Lake Hume.

Bellbridge is a popular destination for local tourists, especially from the nearby towns of Albury and Wodonga. The Steel Truss bridge is 720 metres long making it the longest bridge of its type in Australia. The Bridge itself has film potential, being over permanent water body of Lake Hume.

History

Bellbridge was developed as a town from farm land in the 1960s. Over looking Lake Hume, and located near the Bethanga Bridge.

Places of interest

Mt Mittamatite's Embery's Lookout (Hang-Gliding Drop-off)
Playles Hill Lookout
Briggs Gap (Spectacular Snowy Mt Views)
The Man from Snowy River Museum (Huge Unspoilt Collection of Historical Artifacts)
Jack Riley's Grave (the Man from Snowy River)
The Man from Snowy River Bush Festival (Rileys Ride)
Historic Corryong Showgrounds
Nariel Valley (Nariel Creek)
Tom Groggin Station (Wilderness and Hidden Valley)
Mt Gibbo, Mt Pinabar, Mt Sassafras, Gentle Annie

Accommodation

Contact the friendly staff at the Corryong Visitor Information Centre.

Address: 50 Hanson Street, Corryong, Victoria
Telephone 02 6076 2277  
Fax: 02 6076 2152              
Email: vic@towong.vic.gov.au

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