Explore Elmore is a self-guided walking tour highlighting natural, historical and architectural points of interest in the small North Central Victorian town.
Explore Elmore is a self-guided walking tour highlighting natural, historical and architectural points of interest in the small North Central Victorian town.
Explore Elmore is a self-guided walking tour highlighting natural, historical and architectural points of interest in the picturesque North Central Victorian town. Details for this walk have been generously provided by The Elmore Progress Association Museum and The HV McKay Rural Discovery Centre - Campaspe Run.
Please note: Concrete footpaths DO NOT extend throughout this walking tour. This walking tour is approximately 6.7kms and may take up to 2 hours to complete.
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Elmore’s tribute to the Sunshine Harvester, early pioneers and the sheep and grain industries. Campaspe Run is home to Elmore’s Community Quilt and has a fabulous gift shop. Open 7 days a week.
The Overhead Bridge was opened on June 16 1928 (costing £454 to build) and removed Nov 24 1980. It was sold to the Elmore Progress Association and today links Campaspe Run and the EPA Museum.
Built in 1870 to supply water to steam trains, the 18'x15' tower was made from locally made bricks, with 27" thick walls. Water was pumped from the Campaspe River. Donated to the EPA in 1972.
Opened 1870, originally named Runnymede Railway Station, the station was renamed Elmore Railway Station in 1876. The Queen travelled by train through Elmore on her 1954 tour.
Situated in the Railway Station Buildings, this volunteer run Museum is free and well worth a visit.
Built in the late 60’s to replace the gracious double-story Victoria Hotel.
Gazetted as the main street & named after Rt. Hon. Edward Cardwell, Secretary of State for the Colonies, 1864. Traffic flow altered when a new bridge was built & Margaret St constructed in the 60’s.
Funded by property owners, the recently (2015) installed series of plaques relate the history of many buildings in Cardwell Street.
This store was established in 1893 and traded as a general store until 1982. Today, Parson’s Store is used as a display area, storage and workroom for the Elmore Miniature Railway.
Named after Hon. Sir Archibald Michie, MLC, MLA, Attorney-General.
Built in 1885 for £800, & opened in 1886, the Athenaeum Hall was designed by W.C. Vahland & built by Mr G. Galbraith.
This former Methodist Church built in 1874 was purchased as the Scout Hall in 1983.
Michie Street Play Space has a drinking fountain, shade sails, a range of play equipment, seating and a large grassed space at the rear.
Named after John Clarke, owner of Boramboot or Stewart’s Plains station from 1850-1852.
Originally St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church opened June 18 1899 (Vahland designed), the Uniting Church was formed by an amalgamation of Methodist & Presbyterian Churches in 1969.
The Preschool was built as an Infant Welfare Centre (circa 1960s) and extended as a Preschool in 1972.
In 1920 it was proposed to build a Memorial to the local service men of World War 1 & provide work for some returned service men. Refer to the information board for more details.
The Fire Station was opened on September 26 1972, replacing the one in Railway Place (1910-1972). The former site is now known as Progress Park near the Raywood Road Rail Crossing.
The current station was built recently to replace the former station which was opened in 1968. The previous station was situated diagonally across the intersection (now a private residence).
The building next to the Police Station was built as the Law Courts but is now privately owned and used as a Solicitors and Accountants office.
Used to store the town’s water supply (pumped from the Campaspe) the pumping station was on rails to move up the bank in times of flood. The station also produced the town’s electricity until 1948.
Originally a Coffee Palace & later James’s Bakery which was well known as the place for lovely bread fresh from the oven, this building (south side of Cardwell St) is now a private residence.
Named after the Jeffrey brothers who owned Burnewang Station from 1852 to 1867.
Originally the site of the Runnymede (later Elmore) flour mill which traded for 85 years with just two owners. Demolished in 1958, The Old Mill Roadhouse is now a private residence.
The Campaspe River Walking Track meanders alongside the captivating Campaspe River. Dotted along the track are information boards which highlight the unique attributes of this stretch of the river.
The Campaspe River rises in the Kyneton area & enters The River Murray at Echuca. Lake Eppalock (constructed by State Rivers & Water Supply Commission of Victoria 1961-64) is situated on the Campaspe.
The Elmore Progress Association in conjunction with the City of Greater Bendigo are currently creating a natural play space on the former playground site. Parking, drink fountain & seating available.
The Avenue of pepper trees between the Campaspe River Bridge and Childers Street along Campaspe Street was planted on August 10 1898. The trees were donated by the Elmore Water Trust.
The Catholic Church donated the triangle land (junction of Campaspe & Jeffrey Streets) to the former Shire of Huntly to build flats for Senior Citizens. Today they are Public Housing.
The Vahland designed Church was built in 1904. The Presbytery is next door.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Convent is situated on the corner of Jeffrey and Childers Streets.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Primary School is commonly known as OLSH.
The Bush Nursing Hospital, established in 1937, became the Elmore District Hospital until 1992 when smaller hospitals were amalgamated. The hospital buildings are now Elmore Primary Health Services.
The land immediately across the intersection was the site of the Elmore Showgrounds. A housing development is underway on this land.
The Elmore Senior Citizens Clubrooms were built in 1973.
An Elm tree with a circular seat placed around it, was known as Brummy’s Seat after Mr Bremner, blacksmith & Fire Brigade Capt, who loved to smoke his pipe & hide his tobacco in a hollow in the tree.
This water tower supplies the town and is a UV water purification plant.
Opened on December 2 1959.
Gazetted in 1872. The earliest internment is unknown but the earliest headstone reads, ‘Henry S. Alt, Age 2, 1867.’ Murder victim, John Duggan, (Corky Jack) was buried here in 1888.
Sporting facilities include football and cricket ground, netball courts, bowling greens, golf course, tennis courts, skate park, swimming pool and light harness racing track.
Grain silos.
Built on the site of the Cohuna Goods yard, the Elmore Miniature Railway (EMR) line extends for 1.5kms, with the EMR station situated at Apex Park.
Elmore Primary School 1515 opened March 23 1875.
The former Masonic Lodge was built in 1922. It is now privately owned.
The Vahland designed church was built in 1877, and the Parish Centre built in 1984.
This double story building on the South side of the street is now privately owned and operates as Elmore Old Wares.
The current main shopping strip (extending left, right and over the pedestrian crossing), connects here with the original shopping strip - Cardwell Stree.
Situated in the town centre between the Railway Station & Campaspe Run, the Campaspe Run Play Space has lush lawns, parking, public toilets, picnic tables & a BBQ. A great space to enjoy a picnic.