Experience Omeo & Benambra

Start your journey in Omeo, the business hub of the high plains, filled with 19th-century architecture and gold rush legacies. Stroll Day Avenue, admire period buildings, and stop at charming shops for local wares. Explore the Justice Precinct with its five heritage-listed buildings, museum, and the historic 1858 log gaol. Step back in time at the Oriental Claims Historic Area—once the southern hemisphere’s largest alluvial gold field, now home to dramatic cliffs, gold mining relics, and wildflowers. Walk the Livingstone Creek trail for birdlife and interpretive insights.

Adventurers flock to Omeo’s world-class Mountain Bike Park for its ever-growing trail network, and pump & skills track. If you prefer a slower pace, picnic in Livingstone Park, or visit Omeo Golf Club for a round on hillside greens. Each March, the countryside buzzes with the famous Hinnomunjie Races, where visitors mix with locals for an authentic country event.

Drive north to Benambra, Victoria’s oldest cattle station area, nestled by Lake Omeo. Outdoor enthusiasts dive into fishing, bushwalking, dirt biking, horse riding, and 4WD tracks. Don’t miss the welcoming Benambra Hotel—a community icon. Meanwhile, the quiet valley scenery is perfect for camping and scenic rambles.

The region abounds with picturesque lookouts like Mt Kosciuszko and McMillan (on the road to Benambra) for sweeping alpine views. Stop for sunset or sweeping valley photos. Travel deeper to Anglers Rest, where three rivers meet, and the historic Blue Duck Inn provides a base for fishing, white-water rafting, and quiet relaxation on the Mitta Mitta. Explore the Omeo Valley for velvet green hills, historic cemeteries, and mountain vistas.

With snow resorts at your doorstep, endless backroads to roam, hearty meals in family-run pubs, and nature at every corner, Omeo & Benambra are a true high country adventure. There’s history, mountain air, and a country welcome—waiting for you year-round.