Visiting Myrtleford North East Victoria
Myrtleford
Nestled in the Ovens Valley with Mt Buffalo providing a dramatic backdrop, just 30kms from Beechworth is the township of Myrtleford.
A Brief History
For many years tobacco growing was the main agricultural industry in the fertile Ovens Valley, contributing around $28 million each year at the farm gate. This ended in 2006 when the growers accepted a financial package from British American Tobacco, Phillip Morris and the Australian Government to terminate production. Today there is a boom in wine-grape production as well as other crops such as walnuts, chestnuts and cherries.
Things to Do!
The picturesque man-made Lake Buffalo, approximately 20km out of Myrtleford is an excellent spot fro fishing, boating, swimming, water skiing and picnicking. The Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail takes cyclists past Gapsted, through Myrtleford and on to Bright.
Whats On!
See what's on and things to do in Myrtleford!
Useful Links
Visit Myrtleford
www.visitmyrtlefordvic.com.au
Visit Victoria
www.visitvictoria.com