Corryong Victoria
Corryong in Victoria is a country town located in the far north-eastern corner of the state. It is around 120 kilometres east of Wodonga and near the pristine upper reaches of the Murray River. It is famed for its picturesque scenery and unspoilt natural attractions including rivers, mountains and forests.
The main road through Corryong is the Murray Valley Highway which is a wide boulevard. Sections are lined by deciduous trees whose leaves erupt into vibrant colours during the autumn.
Corryong’s shopping facilities are largely concentrated along the stretch of Hansen Street between Jardine Street and Donaldson Street.
A large sports complex is located at the northern end of Jardine Street. The complex features an oval, golf course, tennis courts and lawn bowls.
A good overview of Corryong and its immediate surroundings can be enjoyed from Playles Lookout. There are picnic and BBQ facilities surrounded by extensive lawns.
The Man from Snowy River – inspired by a Corryong local
Australian bush poet Banjo Paterson wrote “The Man From Snowy River” which captured the heart of the nation. It tells the story of a horseback pursuit in the mountains of the Great Dividing Range. It is claimed that the inspiration for the character in Paterson’s poem was local stockman Jack Riley. His grave can be found in Corryong’s cemetery via the entrance off Parish Lane. The Man From Snowy River Museum is situated in the old shire offices. This museum provides further insight into the life of this legend and the history of the area.
Corryong – Gateway to the Snowy Mountains
Corryong provides a gateway to the nearby Snowy Mountains and Kosciuszko National Park. Follow the Murray Valley Highway east of Corryong for 6 kilometres to the junction with Murray River Road. Turn right and around 3 kilometres further on is the Towong Gap Lookout. The lookout provides impressive views along the valley below.
A few kilometres further on, the road crosses the pure waters of the Murray River. The river forms the state border between Victoria and New South Wales. Around 15 kilometres away is the town of Khancoban, located on the western slopes of the Snowy Mountains. The town is adjacent to the Kosciuszko National Park. The nearby Murray 1 Power Station has a visitor centre open. The Centre allows people to learn about the huge scale of the Snowy Mountain hydroelectric scheme.
Corryong and its neighbour Towong
The historic community of Towong is located 11 kilometres northeast of Corryong on Murray River Road. A turf club was established in 1871. Its picturesque Towong Racecourse with the state’s oldest grandstand and century-old elm trees continues to host regular racing events. An old wooden bridge crosses the Murray River at Towong. It leads to a pleasant riverside picnic area just inside New South Wales.
Around 5 kilometres north of Towong on Murray River Road is Farrans Lookout. Here spectacular views of the river can be experienced.
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