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Welcome to Mitchell Shire

Mitchell Shire is located only one hour from Melbourne, making it the perfect destination for your next escape.

There are many great things to see and do in Mitchell Shire, and we invite you to discover them all. Whether it's a family day out at the Community Bank® Adventure Playground and Splash Park in Wallan, a day of cycling along the Great Victorian Rail Trail from Tallarook, a glass of locally-made wine in Tooborac or taking some time to enjoy the serenity of the Goulburn River in Seymour, there's something for everyone.

A stone's throw from the Hume Freeway, Mitchell's back roads are calling and adventure awaits you. Discover what's happening across our shire.

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TOOBORAC PUCKAPUNYAL SEYMOUR PYALONG TALLAROOK BROADFORD KILMORE WANDONG / HEATHCOTE JUNCTION WALLAN BEVERIDGE SEYMOUR TO NAGAMBIE — 30KM
Beveridge Community Centre

Beveridge

Beveridge is located at the southern end of Mitchell Shire on the Hume Freeway and against the backdrop of Mount Fraser. Beveridge is home to the childhood house of the notorious bushranger, Ned Kelly.
  • Melbourne 40 minutes
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Murchinson Gap Lookout Broadford

Broadford

Broadford's township is built around High Street and provides plenty of amenities while still having country charm. The town is surrounded by stunning natural landscapes including Mount Piper and the Murchison Gap Lookout.
  • Melbourne 70 minutes
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Kilmore Hospital

Kilmore

Settled in 1837, Kilmore is claimed to be Victoria's oldest inland town and the geographic heart of Victoria.
  • Melbourne 60 minutes
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Puckapunyal Army Tank Museum

Puckapunyal

Puckapunyal is located 10 kilometres west of Seymour and is best known for being the home of an Australian Army Training Facility. It is also home to the Australian Army Tank Museum.
  • Seymour 10 km
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Pyalong Trestle Bridge HERITAGE

Pyalong

Pyalong is located on the Northern Highway between Kilmore and Heathcote. The surrounding landscapes offer breathtaking scenic drives with tremendous boulders scattered amongst the landscapes.
  • Melbourne 70 minutes
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Bench on the Goulburn River Seymour

Seymour

Seymour sits on the banks of the Goulburn River, with the Tallarook Ranges as its backdrop. Discover the scenic town, with riverside parks and an exciting, diverse town precinct. Seymour is home to the Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Walk and is rich with military history. Visit the Seymour Visitor Information Centre.
  • Melbourne 90 minutes
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Tallarook

Tallarook

At the foot of the magnificent Tallarook Ranges, Tallarook is a picturesque country town and the starting point of the Great Victorian Rail Trail. Just off the Hume Freeway, it's an easily accessible day trip from the Melbourne CBD.
  • Melbourne 80 minutes
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Tooborac

Tooborac

Tooborac is in the north of Mitchell Shire and is the start of the Heathcote Wine Region- a place where country hospitality meets fantastic food and wine. Set against the backdrop of the McIvor Ranges, the area is surrounded by dramatic granite boulders. Perfect for a scenic drive.
  • Melbourne 80 minutes
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Trawool

Trawool

Trawool is a popular destination for its magnificent scenery, which has been recognised by the National Trust in 1983 as a recognised scenic, geological and cultural site. Located along the Goulburn River, the area is popular for outdoor activities such as the Great Victorian Rail Trail and scenic drives.
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Wallan looking at Beveridge and city skyline

Wallan

Wallan is in the south of Mitchell Shire and is easily accessible from Melbourne. Where the city meets the country, Wallan boasts family-friendly recreational facilities and parks like the Wallan Community Bank® Adventure Playground.
  • Melbourne 50 minutes
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Train coming in to Wandong

Wandong and Heathcote Junction

Wandong and Heathcote Junction are neighbouring towns located at the summit of the Great Dividing Range. The townships near Mount Disappointment State Forest, a natural haven known for recreational activities.
  • Melbourne 60 minutes
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This page was last updated on 29 October 2021.

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