Mitta Mitta

Overview

Mitta Mitta is a little rural hamlet within one of the most beautiful river valleys of the State. The name derives from the language of the Aborigines who once journeyed to the alpine area in the summer months to feast on bogong moths 'Mutta Mutta' is said to mean thunder - a reference to the sound of the Mitta Mitta River in full flow.  The picturesque location and convenience of Mitta Mitta will excite any film maker.

History

The Mitta Mitta run was taken up in 1840 but a township did not development gold was discovered in 1864.  The Pioneer Mine, at the western rim of town, became one of the State's larget open-cut mines.  Gold dredges ate their way through the landscape in the early years of the 20th century.  The mine yielded 425 kilogram of gold over a 16 year period.  In the 19th century there were a number of gold and tin-mining settlements in the valley but virtually nothing remains other than the odd building and some tailings.

Places of interest

Mitta Mitta River (Floodplains, Swamps & Wetlands)
Pioneer Mine,
Granite Flat Church (lost Mountain Church)
Mt Emu, Mt Wills Historic Area (Ski Lodge)
Razorback Spur Historic Logging Camps
Lightning Creek
The Walnuts Campground
The Wombat Postoffice Camp
Rafting on the Upper Mitta River
(Winding) Yabba Road
The Witches Garden
Fernvale Valley
Bharatralia Jungle Camp
Mitta River Ostrichs
Spectacular Northern Views of (Snowy) Mt Bogong

Accommodation

Contact the friendly staff at the Corryong Visitor Information Centre:

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

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