Local Attractions

Soak up Seymour

Seymour is a regional centre boasting many fabulous attractions. The town is also the gateway to a wider range of activities, attractions and novelties across Victoria. Seymour is your gateway to the Goulburn Valley wine region where local table and fortified wines abound. To the south lies Trawool with its Natural Trust-protected flora and fauna. No matter what your touring heart desires, you sure to find something to delight.

Seymour is a town that truly delights all your senses. Whether you want your taste-buds tantalised, a feast for your eyes or total relaxation. While in Seymour you may choose to:

Browse art galleries like the engaging Old Post Office
Enjoy fresh locally grown and produced food and wine
Admire the majestic gum trees and native flora on the banks of Goulburn River
Experience Seymour by canoe on the Goulburn River
Make a splash with water sports including river cruises, boat hire, water skiing and rafting
See cute koalas in their natural habitat at glorious national parks
Indulge in a spot of bird watching or antique hunting
Take in military and heritage memorabilia

One of Seymour’s crowning glories is its rich heritage. Seymour has been a site for military training since the late 1800s. Military memorabilia and a commitment to preserving the area’s extensive history present several great visitor attractions like:

PUCKAPUNYAL

Lying just west of Seymour is Puckapunyal, one of the Australia’s best known military camps. Puckapunyal remains in use by the Australian Army today. In fact, it is the largest military training centre in Victoria.

Puckapunyal offers an opportunity to soak up some of Australia’s military past and its’ present. Open to the public is one of the star attractions of Puckapunyal – the RAAC Memorial and Army Tank Museum.

RAAC MEMORIAL AND ARMY TANK MUSEUM

The RAAC Memorial and Army Tank Museum is a breathtaking commemoration to Australia’s Lighthorse and Armoured heritage. This world-class facility is also part of the functioning military base. Visitors from across Australia and beyond who visit the museum are awestruck by its attractions, including:

Over 70 armoured fighting vehicles from various histories and countries of origin
Small arms and Australian Light Horse memorabilia and displays
Memorials to members of the Australian Light Horse and Armoured Corps
Excellent training facilities for the Australian Army and the RAAC

The RAAC Memorial and Army Tank Museum is located on the Army base at Puckapunyal. Visit www.armytankmuseum.com.au for more information.

RAILWAY HERITAGE CENTRE

Step back in time to see old-world Victorian rail in action! Take a ride in one of Victoria’s proud heritage carriages – that still run on the main railway network Or just browse through the centre, soaking up history. Climb aboard the Picnic Train tour winding a pleasant path from Seymour to Maryborough. Or charter your own heritage train to really thrill your family, friends or colleagues. For more information visit www.srhc.org.au

VIETNAM VETERAN’S COMMEMORATIVE WALK

The Commemorative Walk is not to memorialise those who served in Vietnam and/or those who paid the ultimate price, but to commemorate the service of all who played their part in what turned out to be a tumultuous part of Australia’s history. It does, in the interpretive centre, give an accurate history of the times prior to military commitment, the period of our involvement and the aftermath.

The Walk is a meandering red earth path set in native trees and grasses that resemble rubber trees and rice paddies. These two plants are synonymous with Vietnam.

The centre piece of this Walk is the wall, made up of panels of DigiGlass with the name of every Serviceman and Woman who served, in their various capacities in that conflict. The names are separated only by the Service in which they served and are in alphabetical order. The plinths on which the panels stand have holes for you to place Poppies; the effect is to have a field of Poppies under the names. Behind the names is the picture story of the Vietnam conflict.

By all means find the names of loved ones by standing close to the Wall, but also draw back 5 or so metres and look at the pictures behind the names. There is the story of Vietnam in photos, mainly supplied by Veterans.

There are areas of contemplation for people to use along the length of this walk.

Local Events

The Seymour calendar is brimming with festivals and events. Join us for one of our special occasions throughout the year, including:

FEBRUARY 2017

Seymour Alternative Farming Expo – A three day event featuring the world’s best agricultural technology, products and services.

MARCH 2017

Rowing Championships – Nagambie Action takes to the water as Australia’s finest rowers battle it out at Nagambie Lakes.

MARCH 2017

National Go Karting Championships – Puckapunyal Young aspiring Go Karters come from all round Australia to compete for the prestigious National Title on arguably the best track in Australia situated on the Puckapuyal Tooborak Road.

Local Attractions

Seymour is a regional centre boasting many fabulous attractions.

Soak up Seymour

Local Attractions

PUCKAPUNYAL

RAAC MEMORIAL AND ARMY TANK MUSEUM

RAILWAY HERITAGE CENTRE

VIETNAM VETERAN’S COMMEMORATIVE WALK

Local Events

FEBRUARY 2017

MARCH 2017

MARCH 2017

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Wattle Motel

Coach & Bushmans Comfort Inn

Highlands Caravan Park

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