Corryong's Elyne Mitchell Library is named after the prolific local author, most noted for her beloved Silver Brumby series. Through Thowra the Silver Brumby, the Australian Alps have been explored and enjoyed by generations of children.
Within the library you can find informative panels, beautifully curated with photographs and excerpts of the author. Following the story of her life, forming a bond with the Upper Murray and the mountains with inspiration and details that influenced her life and work.
Closed on weekends and public holidays.
Located within Attree Park in the heart of Corryong, Davis Cottage is a charming heritage attraction that offers visitors a glimpse into the town's rich history and the lives of the people who helped shape the Upper Murray region.
Built around 1908 by local blacksmith William Davis for his wife Clara and their family, the cottage is a well-preserved example of the Federation-era homes that once dotted the district. Today, it stands as an important reminder of Corryong's early settlement and community development.
Visitors can explore a series of interpretive displays and information boards positioned around the site, uncovering stories about the Davis family, the cottage's historical significance and the broader history of Corryong. The self-guided experience provides an engaging way to connect with the town's past and can be enjoyed year-round.
Set within a pleasant park setting, Davis Cottage is an ideal stop while exploring Corryong's heritage attractions and town centre. The cottage also serves as a small multi-purpose venue, supporting community events, exhibitions and tourism-related activities that contribute to the vibrant local culture.
Davis Cottage offers an insight into local history and heritage, inviting visitors to discover the people, places and stories that have helped shape Corryong and the Upper Murray.
Nariel Valley Farm is the dream of owner and grower Bec Chettleburg, a qualified horticulturist and permaculturalist, and a regular feature on ABC Radio Saturday Morning Garden Talkback.
Located in the top end of the Nariel Valley in North East Victoria, the farm is set among rolling hills, running creeks, and beautiful farmland. The valley is home to high-quality farming enterprises.
Specialising in bountiful, colourful seasonal flowers and fascinating, unusual perennials, Nariel Valley Farm offers a thoughtfully curated selection for all your floral needs. You reliably find their blooms at their Corryong premises, with phone orders most welcome any time.
Tucked away from the chaos, the farm also offers pick-your-own experiences and is perfect for microweddings and elopements. Keep an eye out for the next opportunity to visit on location. The farm has open days and offers workshops and hands-on experiences.
In the beginning, this little store was known as Treat It Naturally, which provided remedial massage services. Eight years ago they introduced unique giftware items into the store, with a focus on supporting Australian brands and local makers. In 2021 the store was rebranded to Tess and Lil - and the journey began.
Tess and Lil is a place for connection, a warm friendly boutique that welcomes everyone to browse, have a chat and find that special something. It’s also a place for locals and visitors from afar to enjoy. They’re excited to be growing their women’s range of clothing which caters to all shapes and sizes.
Corryong is a very scenic drive approximately one and half hours east of Albury Wodonga and is the hometown of the infamous 'The Man From Snowy River Bush Festival' held annually in March/April each year.
The Chauvel Border Light Horse Trail has been developed to allow Australians to explore the commemorative monuments and artwork that acknowledge the contribution and sacrifices of the Australian Light Horse from the Boer War through to World War Two.
The trail traverses the New South Wales-Victorian border and spans from Shepparton in the south, through the high country and across to Wagga Wagga. There is a physical printed map as well as a digital version that can be downloaded. The trail is also visible on Google Maps.
Each monument (or artwork) has a detailed description for the visitor to provide context and a background story.
Discover Corryong's vibrant collection of murals celebrating the people, stories, and landscapes of the Upper Murray. Scattered throughout town, each mural captures a unique part of the region's heritage, creating an outdoor gallery for everyone to enjoy.
Ridges, Rocks and Rivers – Celebrates the natural beauty of the Upper Murray, with rugged peaks, flowing rivers, and rolling ridges.
Ivy Bartlett Mural – Honors Staff Nurse Ivy Bartlett, one of Corryong's trailblazing heroines. The mural celebrates her bravery, extraordinary service during the First World War, and lifelong dedication to the community.
Poppies for Anzac and Everyone – A heartfelt tribute to all who have served, featuring striking red poppies as a symbol of remembrance.
Upper Murray Anzacs – Men and Their Mounts – Depicts the courage and bond between local Anzac soldiers and their horses, recognising the region's wartime history.
Honouring Arnold Playles – Commemorates Arnold Playles, a generous local whose early photography documented pioneer life in the Upper Murray.
The Undiscovered Upper Murray – Celebrates lesser-known natural treasures of the region, including hidden spots that are no less impressive for being off the beaten track.
Take a stroll through Corryong's streets to uncover these colourful and powerful stories painted across its walls.
The beloved story of Horrie begins in early 1941 in Egypt. As a pup, Horrie was found by Private Jim Moody and became the unofficial mascot of the 2/1st Machine Gun Battalion, traveling through Egypt, Greece, Crete, Palestine, and Syria. Intelligent and easily trained, Horrie acted as a guard dog and often provided early warnings of enemy aircraft.
When Moody returned to Australia in 1942, he smuggled Horrie ashore in a modified travelling pack. Horrie lived in Australia for three years before disaster struck.
Horrie's story was about to be published in a book by Ion Idriess, 'Horrie the wog-dog: with the AIF in Egypt, Greece, Crete and Palestine' (Sydney: Angus and Robertson, 1948) with Moody offering the publicity Horrie would bring, to assist the Red Cross Society's fund raising efforts. This alerted quarantine officials to Horrie's history. They demanded Horrie be surrendered for euthanasia.
Anthony Hill's book 'Animal Heros' suggest a different ending, suggesting a look-alike dog was surrendered instead and that Horrie lived out his life near Corryong, Victoria.
Horrie's uniform, made from a soldier's service dress tunic, and the travelling pack used to smuggle him into Australia are now part of the Australian War Memorial's collection.
Visit the statue of Horrie in the Corryong Memorial Garden, a key feature of the Chauvel Border Light Horse Trail.
The Banjo Paterson High Country Trail invites visitors to explore the landscapes that shaped Paterson's life and poetry. This self-guided journey links High Country locations he lived in or wrote about, offering an immersive blend of heritage, scenery and storytelling. Travellers can experience Paterson's verses in the very places that inspired them.
Designed for flexibility, The Banjo Paterson High Country Trail suits all ages and abilities. Most visitors explore the sites by car, while others may choose to honour Paterson's equestrian spirit by riding between selected locations. The Trail also pairs with popular High Country activities, from winter adventures to summer hiking and cycling.
For those seeking deeper exploration, the route can connect with other trails and iconic walks including the Mount Kosciuszko Summit Walk, Main Range Track, Cascades Walking Track and Major Clews Hut Track.
Visitors are encouraged to explore the trail and to view the interpretive panel at the Man from Snowy River Museum in Corryong. An A2 sized printed poster of the trail is also available for sale at the museum and for reference at the Corryong Visitor Information Centre.
As a low impact trail, there are no on-site information boards, and connectivity can be limited. Visitors are encouraged to carry a brochure or download the Trail PDFs before setting out.
The Man From Snowy River Museum is a volunteer run community museum located in the beautiful Upper Murray region of North East Victoria.
The extensive collection includes a number of nationally significant and locally significant items.
Highlights include the Jim Simpson's Prisoner of War knitted rug, a comprehensive collection of early skiing memorabilia and Jack Riley mementos and stories.
Groups are always welcome, although a booking is appreciated.
With a range of features including ramps, rails, and ledges, the park caters to beginner and intermediate skaters, scooter riders, and BMX enthusiasts, the Corryong Skate Park is a well-loved recreational space for locals and visitors of all ages.
Situated on the corner of Towong Road and Anzac Avenue, the park is close to the town centre and surrounded by shady trees and open green space. A nearby picnic area and half basketball court add to its appeal, making it a great spot for a relaxed afternoon with family and friends.
The skate park is free to use and open year-round. Families are welcome, and there's plenty of room for spectators to enjoy the action.
Whether you're dropping in for a quick session or spending the day exploring Corryong, the skate park is a fun and active stop on your Upper Murray adventure.
The Welcome Labyrinth at Playles Hill in Corryong features a 5-circuit walking path and an accessible route to a central rock. Created as a space for reflection and healing, it was suggested by the community following the Black Summer fires of 2019-2020.
Take a moment to pause and enjoy the natural beauty around you. Locals recommend visiting late in the afternoon for one of the best views in the Upper Murray as the sun sets and the shadows shift.
While you're there, explore Playles Hill Park, which offers walking tracks, stunning views of the Corryong Valley, Kat Brown's artwork, a mountain bike track, a viewing platform, and a barbeque area.
Commissioned by the Playles Hill Project Group, the labyrinth is listed on the Australian Labyrinth Network, connecting many labyrinths across the country. For more details, visit the Australian Labyrinth Network website.
Located 12 kilometres south of Corryong along the Benambra-Corryong Road, this large and beautiful camping area on the banks of Nariel Creek offers many shaded sites to set up camp and some great swimming spots.
Although the reserve is large it may be hard for you to find a campsite here between Christmas and New Year, which is when the popular annual Nariel Creek Folk Festival fills the reserve with the sounds of concerts and jam sessions.
Suitable for caravans, campervans and camping permitted. Dog friendly and great trout fishing stream.
Please note: Fees apply to access and use Nariel Creek Recreation Reserve upon arrival.
On Saturday 18 November 2023, His Excellency the Ambassador of Poland Professor Maciej Chmielinkski and Mayor Andrew Whitehead unveiled the Memorial on Towong Hill Road.
The Memorial commemorates Sir Paul Edmund Strzelecki's life and achievements and his ascent and naming of their highest mountain, named after his hero Tadeusz Kosciuszko. In March 1840 Strzelecki and his party walked along the Victorian side of the Murray River from Tintaldra to Bringenbrong, passing the area where Towong village now stands before continuing further along the Murray Valley. The party crossed the River again near Bringenbrong Bridge before passing Khancoban and proceeding through the bush to Geehi and to mainland Australia's highest peaks.
Located on Towong Hill Road approximately 1.5 kilometres from Towong Bridge, the Memorial overlooks the Murray Valley. With spectacular views overlooking the tree-lined Murray River, its anabranches and billabongs in the middle distance. Beyond, bush-covered foothills beckon visitor and locals alike to the High Country. Mt Kosciuszko is hidden from the view from the Memorial by the second highest mountain in the High country Mt Townsend.
The Strzelecki Memorial on Towong Hill Road is one of three in the vicinity. Another is near Welaregang just across the Murray River at Tintaldra NSW. The third is near Tyrell's Hut not far from the bridge crossing the Swampy Plains River on the Alpine Way.
Indi Bridge Reserve is one of the Murray River reserves. Indi Bridge Reserve is a beautiful small reserve, allowing great access to the river for fishing, birdwatching, swimming, camping or for a picnic. Easily accessed off the Upper Murray Road, the reserve has ample shade and offers some great camp sites with frontage to the river.
Toilet facilities are available and pets are welcome. Accessible to caravans and campervans.
Farrans Lookout is a stunning vantage point located 16 kilometers from Corryong, offering sweeping views of the Snowy Mountain Ranges, surrounding farmland, and the Murray River flats year-round.
It's especially famous for its picturesque winter views of snow-capped mountains - encapsulating two of Australia's most renowned natural landmarks in one view—the Murray River and the Snowy Mountains, including Mount Kosciuszko.
Visitors can enjoy a shaded picnic table, an observation deck, and informative storyboards, making it an excellent stop for travellers.
As a key stop along the Great River Road touring route, Farrans Lookout is a must-see for anyone exploring the Upper Murray region.
Located in North East Victoria, toward the upper reaches of the Murray River are a number of spectacular and diverse parks and reserves. Set close to the heart of the Upper Murray is the Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park (18,400 ha).
Named for two peaks that can be found in the Park, Mount Burrowa and Pine Mountain, these two mountains provide excellent and diverse adventures for bushwalkers, campers, climbers, four-wheel drive enthusiasts, birdwatchers and nature lovers.
Boasting impressive scenery, diverse habitats and significant flora conservation values, Pine Mountain, one of Australia's largest monoliths, has a drier climate that supports many rare plants. Mount Burrowa, an area of higher rainfall, supports wet forest plants and is more heavily timbered.
Choose from many walks, ranging from an easy stroll to a three- or four-day trek which should challenge the serious hiker. Key attractions include Cudgewa Bluff Falls, The Lookouts Walking Track, Rocky Knob Walk, and Pine Mountain Summit walk.
Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. Before your visit, please check the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website for updated changes of conditions and familiarise yourself with important bushfire safety information to ensure your experience is safe and enjoyable. For information about fires, Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans visit the Victorian emergency website.
The level ground at Stacey’s Bridge is ideal for camping. Situated in a peaceful creekside location at the head of the Nariel Valley, this small camp area is a favourite place for the local wildlife who frequently visit the area.
Stacey’s Bridge is located 46 kilometres south of Corryong along the Corryong-Benambra Road. Swimming and fishing in the creek are highlights.
Great for camping, fishing and swimming. Toilet facilities - suitable for wheelchairs - and picnic tables available. Be mindful of containing and taking your rubbish out with you due to the location.
Getting there: From Corryong, travel north towards Wodonga. Turn left onto Benambra-Corryong Road and follow this for 31 kilometres before reaching the campground on both sides of the road.
Khancoban Pondage is a popular spot for fishing, boating and relaxing by the water. A convenient concrete boat ramp provides easy access for all types of boats, making it simple to get out on the lake and enjoy everything this scenic destination has to offer.
Nestled at the foot of Australia's highest mountains, Khancoban Pondage is a picturesque three-kilometre lake that forms part of the iconic Snowy Mountains Hydro Scheme. Its tranquil shores wrap around the township of Khancoban, which was established in 1949 to support the workers who built one of Australia's greatest engineering achievements.
At just 298 metres above sea level, Khancoban offers a unique contrast to the alpine lakes of the Snowy Mountains. Rolling farmland meets rugged mountain scenery, creating spectacular views in every season. Spring brings colourful wildflowers, while autumn transforms the landscape with vibrant shades of gold, orange and crimson, making it a favourite destination for photographers and nature lovers alike.
Khancoban to Kiandra drive crosses central Kosciuszko National Park as it connects Alpine Way with Snowy Mountains Highway. As it winds up through mountain forest to the alpine plains, there are plenty of attractions to break up the journey and make a day of it.
Historic huts, scenic campgrounds, bushwalking tracks, and trails for mountain biking and horse riding all tempt you to explore new areas of this vast and varied national park. Between Khancoban and Cabramurra, Australia's highest town, the drive crosses two dams used in Snowy Mountains' Hydro-Electric Scheme. Keep an eye out for reminders of Kosciuszko's gold-seeking past at Kiandra, near the Snowy Mountains Highway.
If you’re up for a serious adventure, you can even venture into the wild and beautiful Jagungal Wilderness Area, or connect with Lob's Hole Ravine 4WD trail, near Three Mile Dam campground.
Located on the Murray River Road, Jim Newman's Lookout is a must see stop along the Great River Road drive.
Overlooking the Murray River valley towards Welaregang and Ournie, Jim Newman's Lookout features breathtaking views, shaded picnic tables and a large scale metal art installation of a Bogong Moth.
Stand under the Bogong moth's wings and watch the natural sunlight filter through the moth cutouts in its wings or face toward the Murray River Valley and take stunning photos of the river flats and surrounding mountains.
Discover the proud history and exciting future of the Snowy Scheme at the Snowy Hydro display in Khancoban. Located within the thriving local business, Pickled Parrot Providore in Khancoban the display provides an overview of the Snowy Scheme, Snowy Hydro’s operations and Australia’s renewable energy future.
Explore the incredible facts and figures of this engineering marvel, learn about the exciting Snowy 2.0 pumped-hydro expansion mega project, and view operating screens to see how much the power stations in real-time. Don't miss the Snowy Scheme model and the Geehi display, both of which showcase the impressive ingenuity and engineering. While visiting, take the time to relax and enjoy the hospitality and delicious food at the Pickled Parrot Providore.
Diversity’s the name of the game on this fantastic day walk. Lace up your walking shoes, fill up your drink bottle, and set off through a host of ever-changing landscapes on Major Clews Hut walking track.
Begin walking on Major Clews Hut walking track, located on Alpine Way, about 16 kilometres south of Khancoban. You’ll travel past alpine ash, wattle blooming in abundant yellow flashes, and montane forests balancing atop craggy ridgelines. Feel the temperature drop as you trek down into the park’s gullies, and soak up the amazing views, both pristine and varied.
After hiking eight kilometres in a north-westerly direction, you’ll reach Major Clews Hut on the left – don’t forget to take a good look at this historic alpine hut. It was built in the late 1950s for the eponymous Major, a surveyor for the Snowy Mountain Scheme. Return along the same track (uphill).
If you're driving or riding, you can connect with Geehi Walls track for around 27 kilometres, which loops back to meet Alpine Way, 12 kilometres south of your start point.
Just off the Murray Valley Highway, Lawrence Lookout delivers one of the region's most impressive vistas. From this point, the landscape stretches across national parks and mountain ranges, with the Victorian and New South Wales Alps meeting on the horizon.
In winter, the view is especially striking, offering rare uninterrupted glimpses of snow-capped peaks. It's an ideal place to pause on your journey, enjoy the crisp alpine air, and capture the beauty of the surrounding high country.
Scammells Ridge lookout is located centrally within Kosciuszko National Park, making it the perfect spot to get your bearings within the largest park in NSW.
The 1000m high lookout offers outstanding scenic views over Western Fall wilderness and Main Range, including Mount Abbott, Mount Townsend, and Carruthers Peak. In winter and spring, these summits are snow-capped, creating a spectacular sight.
Remember to bring your binoculars if you enjoy birdwatching as there are gang gang cockatoos, crimson rosellas, king parrots and lyrebirds within the mountain gums surrounding the lookout. Keep an eye out around your feet as echidnas will even stroll across the clearing in search of termite mounds on the odd occasion.
Scammels lookout is just a short drive south of Khancoban Visitor Centre, along the Alpine Way, and offers picnic tables and toilets.
