Towong
The Towong section of the Snowy Valleys Way offers some of Australia's most magnificent and legendary landscapes. This region is known for its great valleys, crystal clear waters and mountain scenery.
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The route will take the back-roads adventurer through the towns of Tallangatta (the town that was relocated to increase the water storage capacity of Lake Hume), and Corryong. Corryong is the resting place of the legendary "Man from Snowy River" Jack Riley and home to an annual festival celebrating his horsemanship.
The area is a gateway to NSW and the snowfields of Thredbo and the highest mountain in Australia, Mt Kosciuszko, while the Mitta Valley offshoot offers access to the Victorian High Country along the Omeo Highway, and Lake Dartmouth.
With more than 60 camp sites the valleys of the Towong Shire are an outdoor adventureland for fishing, bushwalking, cycling or trail riding. An abundance of accommodation choices from the easy access motel to the cosy bed and breakfast or a riverside resort, allows a closer look around the Towong end of the Snowy Valleys Way.
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Man from Snowy River Festival
Four days of action packed Australiana fun and festivities. Events include Riley's Ride, MFSR Horsemanship Challenges, bush popetry, Bush Idol, an art show, street parade, ute muster and more.
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Man From Snowy River Museum
Built to honour the life of Jack Riley, the Man from Snowy River Museum has one of the world's best ski history collections on exhibition, and is home to the famous Simpson rug, made by Jim Simpson whilst a prisoner-of-war in Germany.
Tallangatta's '50s Festival
Relive the excitement of the rock n' roll era at Tallangatta. Listen to great bands and dance your heart out! See classic cars, fashions of the '50s, craft markets, art show and children's entertainment.
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Nariel Creek Folk Festival
Australia's longest continuous Folk Festival, of traditional folk music and dance. Held on the banks of the Nariel Creek from Boxing Day to New Tear's Day each year.
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Towong Cup
Towong is known as the Flemington of theBush and is where the Pharlap movie was filmed. Enjoy the hospitality and racing from under beautiful elm trees or in the oldest grandstand in Victoria.
Upper Murray Challenge
Mt Mittamatite Regional Park
This amazing mountain park hosts numerous rare plants, rocky escarpments, walking tracks and fantastic views of the Kosciuszko main range. The summit is 1003m and can be reached from the Murray River Road between Towong and Tintaldra.
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High Country Rail Trail
Currently 35km of rail trail - open to walk, cycle or horse ride along the shores of Lake Hume, call into Tallangatta for the refreshments and view the Old Tallangatta township that was moved in the 50s.
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Bar M Horseback Adventures
Enjoy a genuine Australian horseback experience with Bar M Horseback Adventures. Immerse yourself in this unique location of farm,bush, Murray River and Victorian High Country. Feel like "The Man from Snowy River", ri...
