Explore Australia Victoria 2013 by Explore Australia Publishing

Author:Explore Australia Publishing
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Explore Australia Publishing
Published: 2012-06-10T04:00:00+00:00

Inglewood

Pop. 684

Map ref. Goldfields D1 | Central-western Victoria M9

Loddon Visitor Information Centre, Wedderburn Community Centre, 24 Wilson St, Wedderburn; (03) 5494 3489; www.loddonalive.com.au

89.5 The Fresh FM, 91.1 FM ABC Local Radio

North along the Calder Highway from Bendigo is the ‘Golden Triangle’ town of Inglewood. Sizeable gold nuggets were found in this area during the gold rush and are still being unearthed. Inglewood is also known as Blue Eucy town, due to the once vigorous blue mallee eucalyptus oil industry. The town is also the birthplace of Australian aviator Sir Reginald Ansett.

Old eucalyptus oil distillery: not in operation but can be viewed; Calder Hwy, northern end of town. Old courthouse: local historical memorabilia; open by appt; Southey St. Streetscape: historic buildings are evidence of the town’s goldmining history.

Kooyoora State Park The park sits at the northern end of the Bealiba Range and features extensive box-ironbark forests. The Eastern Walking Circuit offers a great opportunity for bushwalkers, passing through strange rock formations and giant granite slabs. The Summit Track leads to Melville Caves Lookout. The caves were once the haunt of the notorious bushranger Captain Melville. Camping is allowed around the caves. Contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963; 16 km W.

Bridgewater on Loddon: fishing and watersports, Old Loddon Vines Vineyard, Water Wheel Vineyards and horse-drawn caravans for hire; 8 km SE. Loddon Valley wine region: the warm climate and clay soils of this region are known for producing outstanding red varieties and award-winning chardonnays. Taste the wines at cellar doors like Pandalowie at Bridgewater on Loddon (8 km SE) and Kingower (11 km SW); winery map from visitor information centre.

TOWNS NEARBY: Wedderburn 29 km, Dunolly 34 km, Bendigo 42 km, Maldon 50 km, Maryborough 53 km

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