Seymour aerial picture

Seymour Vic 3660 (Pop 7 000)
Pic: by Wongm

Seymour is a pleasant rural, industrial and commercial centre on the Goulburn River 111 km north of Melbourne. Originally occupied by the Natrakboolok Aborigines, European settlement began in 1840s and was named after British Lord Seymour. The town became an important rail junction and following a history of army training encampments here, Puckapunyal camp was established in WWII and remains a major base today. Alternative Farming Expo (Feb), Rafting Festival (Mar), Seymour Cup (Oct).

Tourist Attractions & Info:
Historic Seymour includes the Royal Hotel (1848), lock-up (1853), old primary school (1860), old Methodist parsonage (1860s), Prince of Wales Hotel (1863), old Court House (1864) (now Tourist Information Office), Town and Country Hotel (1865), old railway station (1872), Terminus Hotel (1897). Goulburn Park, Progress St swimming and picnicking. Railway Heritage Centre, Railway Pl restoration workshop with restored steam locomotives. Open by appointment. Tel (03) 5799 0515. Goulburn River follows the track to the historic Old Goulburn Bridge.

Nearby:
Historic Railway Station (5 km s-e in Trawool Valley). Mangalore (5 km north) host of the annual National Air Show. Wineries. Numerous surrounding the town.

Accommodation:
Seymour has half a dozen motels, 4 hotels and a couple of caravan parks.Visitor Information Centre: Old Courthouse, Emily St. Tel (03) 5799 0233.