Moyhu
Overview
Moyhu is a lovely community set within the rural City of Wangaratta's beautiful King Valley. The King Valley boasts several outstanding fishing spots, boutique wineries and gourmet food outlets that must be experienced to be truly appreciated. Unravel the past in some of the nearby historic towns where the rush of gold brought new culture and immeasurable growth to the region. With the unique history of the region Moyhu is a town not to be missed when filming.
History
Moyhu was founded between 1856 and 1875 and became the home of several successful farms, timber mills and a large butter factory. It is believed the name of the town came from the corruption of the names of two Chinese farmers, Ah Moy and Ah Yu. During the late 1800s Moyhu was a lively centre, and the home of many race meetings, dances and other social events. The town did not live up to its potential - in fact, the size of the town has remained relatively constant over the past 75 years.
Places of interest
King Valley Virgin Wine, Food and Arts Festival
A central location for popular tourist attractions
Accommodation
To book accommodation please contact the friendly staff at the Wangaratta Visitor Information Centre:
Telephone toll free: 1800 801 065
Telephone: 03 5721 5711
Facsimile: 03 5721 9867
Email: tourism@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
Web: http://www.visitwangaratta.com.au
Town statistics
| Population | 300 |
|---|---|
| Distance from Melbourne | 180 kilomtres. 165 miles and 2 hours 40 minutes driving time |
| Road access | Wangaratta, Whitfield Road |