Seymour

Overview

Seymour is nestled in a picturesque valley at the base of the Tallarook Ranges on the banks of the Goulburn River and is a tranquil and stunningly rugged mix of history, landscape and unique attractions to entice a variety of filming activities.

The Goulburn River, edged with majestic gums, and its parks with native animals like koalas, provides the backdrop for Seymour. Surrounding Seymour are the Scenic Heritage Listed Trawool Valley, the spectacular Nagambie Lakes, the stunningly rugged Strathbogie Ranges and the State Forests of the Tallarook Ranges.

History

This historic town is reminiscent of the days of the first bridge across the Goulburn River, Steam Trains and the Australian Light Horse Brigade. Its streets saw the mail coaches and the Ned Kelly Family heading north. Its heritage listed Seymour Railway Station saw the Light Horse Brigade off to war and Ned Kelly on his way to his day of reckoning.

The Royal Hotel was probably the first stop in town for the Kelly Family, as John Kelly was known as a man who loved a drink however, in the 1940s the hotel came to prominence with its depiction in artist Russel Drysdale's painting 'Moody's Pub'. The Old Court House c1865 and the Old Post Office c1872 today display paintings by local and Award Winning Australian Artists respectively. The Pioneer Library is home to the Historical Society and displays Seymour's heritage.

Places of interest

Seymour Railway Heritage Centre
Puckapunyal Army Base
Goulburn River
Australian Light Horse Memorial Park
Avenel Maze
RACC Memorial Tank Museum
Historic Walk
Royal Hotel/Moody's
Terminus Hotel
Railway Station
Goulburn Park
Wineries
Yucanoe

Accommodation

For accommodation information please contact the friendly staff at the Seymour Visitor Information Centre, located at the Old Court House on Emily Street, Seymour.

Telephone: 03 5799 0233
Email: visitorinfo@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au

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