Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Eildon Visitor Information Centre
(
03-5774 2909;
www.lakeeildon.com
; Main St;
staff run this small office opposite the shopping centre.
Jamieson
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From Eildon, the sealed and scenic back road skirts the southern edge of the national park
to Jamieson, a charming little town where the Goulburn and Jamieson Rivers join Lake
Eildon. Jamieson was established as a supply town for gold-miners in the 1850s and a
number of interesting historical buildings remain.
Sleeping & Eating
There's good bush camping along the Jamieson and Goulburn Rivers but you must be
self-sufficient and camp at least 20m from the water - take the Jamieson-Licola Rd east or
the Woods Point Rd to the south. In town, accommodation includes a caravan park and
motel.
Twin River Cabins
( 03-5777 0582;
www.twinrivercabins.com.au
;
3 Chenery St; s/d $50/90)
These rustic little cabins make a
great budget retreat close to town. They sleep four to six people and have basic kitchen fa-
cilities and shared amenities. The owners rent mountain bikes for $20 a day.
CABIN
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Jamieson Brewery
( 03-5777 0515;
www.jamiesonbrewery.com.au
; Eildon-Jamieson Rd; mains $16-30; from 11am)
An essen-
tial stop 3km from town, the Jamieson Brewery produces flavoursome beers on-site, in-
cluding a raspberry ale and the knockout 'Beast'. Try a tasting plate of four beers and
homemade pesto ($12) and take the free, daily brewery tour at 12.30pm. There's even free
tastings of homemade fudge. The bistro serves up good pub food for lunch and dinner
daily - enjoy it on the deck overlooking a large garden.
PUB
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