Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 03-5773 2377;
www.eildontroutfarm.com.au
; 460 Back Eildon Rd; entry/fishing $2/2; 9am-5pm)
Catching
a trout or salmon is guaranteed at this farm located on the back road between Thornton
and Eildon.
Goulburn Valley
Fly-Fishing Centre
( 03-5773 2513;
www.goulburnvlyflyfishing.com.au
;
1270 Goulburn Valley Way; introductory/4hr trip $65/250)
If
you're looking for specialist tuition and guided fishing trips, either on private waterways
or local rivers, this is the place to go.
FISHING
Rubicon Valley Horse-Riding
( 03-5773 2292;
www.rubiconhorseriding.com.au
; Rubicon Rd; introductory/2hr/half-day/full-day rides $50/75/110/
195)
This company caters for all levels, including children, and runs overnight safaris
($475).
HORSE RIDING
Stockman's Reward
( 03-5774 2322; Goulburn Valley Hwy; 1-/2hr rides $40/70)
There are horse-riding adventures avail-
able for everyone here, with ponies for young riders and trail rides in the hills.
HORSE RIDING
Sleeping & Eating
There are a few places to stay in Eildon and on the back road to Thornton, but the best ac-
commodation is on board a houseboat on Lake Eildon - they build 'em in Eildon. Eating
options in town are limited to a few cafes in the small shopping strip and the local pub.
Blue Gums Caravan Park
( 03-5774 2576;
www.bluegums.com.au
;
746 Back Eildon Rd; dm $25, unpowered/powered site from $27/30, cab-
ins $100-135; )
On the banks of the Goulburn River about 5km southwest of Eildon,
this is a fabulous family caravan park with two swimming pools, a playground, manicured
lawns for camping and slick self-contained cabins.
CAMPGROUND
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Golden Trout Hotel Motel
( 03-5774 2508;
www.goldentrout.com.au
; 1 Riverside Dr; d $95)
The local pub has standard, slightly
tired motel rooms attached, but the location makes up for it - ask for a 'pondage view'
room (they're all the same price). The bistro does good pub food ($14 to $28) and is the
best bet for an evening meal in town.
MOTEL
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