With a rich history as an agricultural hub, a traveller's rest en route north and west and a popular outdoors lifestyle, Nagambie is a place worth exploring.
With a rich history as an agricultural hub, a traveller's rest en route north and west and a popular outdoors lifestyle, Nagambie is a place worth exploring.
This is a longish walk, but also quite flat and surfaces are smooth - so relatively easy. If you wish to make it shorter, drive to the Nagambie Cemetery from Jacobson's Outlook and then return to walk the rest.
The walk takes you to many historic sites throughout the township. Most still have the original structure remaining, making it easier to imagine the way things were in the past.
If you enjoy looking at period housing, wandering the township will be for you. There are some real gems from all eras scattered throughout.
Thank you to Nagambie Historical Society President Robert McMaster, Secretary Judy Macdonald, Lois McMaster and Wendy Mason for their kind assistance and sharing of resources towards creating an online heritage walk.
For another local walk featuring the waterfront see the Lake Nagambie Waterfront Walk
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Once a swampy lagoon, Goulburn Weir created a lake. Steam boats & barges ferried passengers and produce to and from the wharf here. A bullock and shay would haul timber up the banks to a timber mill.
For thousands of years the river has been a Taungurung food source. There are interpretive signs along the water telling their story. Today, the lake provides more for recreation, sport and tourism.
A tribute to the local horse that won all 25 of its 25 races - more than any other - and raked in $8 million in prize money along the way.
A Church was built here overlooking the swamp. The townspeople laid every brick, but one day ..... you will have to read the plaque for the surprising end of the Church.
Construction of the Goulburn Weir in 1891 created a lake perfect for establishment of the historic Nagambie Rowing Club. The first regatta was held in 1898.
Named after the owner who donated the land for recreation of future generations. It's a good place to picnic or BBQ and to let kids burn off some energy. There is easy access to the water and shelter
There are many historic homes to enjoy throughout the town. This is a fine example. Keep yourself alert for more to admire.
Now the business of David Treager Wines, this building was originally operated by the Goulburn Valley Vineyard Company. There were 15 acres of vines.
Nagambie's first Hotel was known as Derrum's Hotel after being taken over by a family of that name. The larger township was yet to be established at the time.
With many graves from the early years of settlement, the cemetery is well worth exploring. There are toilets on site, but they may not always be open. The site adjoins Nagambie's Golf Course (1996).
This side of the road has a dedicated gravel walking path. Other surfaces you will walk are grass, bitumen and concrete footpaths. All are flat, smooth and generally in good condition.
Now a private home, this was the second local State School. You can see the Goulburn Valley School signage above the window facing the road.
This pretty church set amongst shady trees has a bench seat out front for a rest. Prior to construction services were held in the Mechanics Institute. The nave has a representation of Queen Victoria.
This has been an historically significant building for servicing the social and cultural life of Nagambie as the library and a venue for performances, shows and hosting events
Now accommodating various businesses, the building is constructed of local granite and handmade bricks.
This red brick building is typical of many Post Offices built at the beginning of the 20th century in Victoria. It has served as a Post office since construction.
This building has served as a newsagent from the time of its construction.
Originally only a single storey building, the second floor was added in 1911.
Known as Bradbury's Flour Mill. Housewives once bought flour direct from the Nagambie mills.
Nagambie's first private hospital was established in this house in 1914. It was able to accomodate six patients.
Sporting clubs were relocated here from High St when it was widened. Today it is home to a community space and pizza oven, lawn bowls, tennis and a skate park . It is popular for local gatherings.
Lodge No. 167 is tucked away in a quiet corner of town.
This beautifully constructed church dominates the site with its air of grandeur. The Sunday School Hall was constructed in the same year.
Over time Nagambie's third iteration of a State School (No. 1104) has absorbed the student populations of smaller local rural schools.
Another impressive Victorian era property.
Once the site of the Nagambie Harvester Works with twenty-five employees, the James Forbes Harvester was built here. The original owners house "Sebrof" remains next door.
Mangalore was the previous end of the line. The railway saw trains begin running as far as Shepparton from 1880. Grain production is a significant part of agricultural economy in the region.
Built with matching period facades and verandahs.
This building operated as a general store through to 1984. The original "Bushells" advertising on the doors is worth a look.
Home of the first Post Office, Court House and Shire offices, the building now is home to the Nagambie Historical Society. The courtyard has the original stables & electricity plant.
Built as an attachment to the Royal Mail Hotel, these businesses were originally run by the Hotel owner including a Post Office, general store and farming equipment sales.
The Hotel was a Cobb & Co stopover for mail delivery, collection and passenger accomodation.
Displayed behind the Senior Citizen's building and RSL.
It has been quite a walk. This pretty lakeside reserve is the perfect place for a quiet break. It has a view across the lake, water access, public toilets, a playground, picnic facilities and a BBQ.
This was the site of one of the first of Victoria's Bush Nursing Hospitals. It is now the location of Nagambie Health.
A wooded short cut back to High St via Young St.
The Church is named after Saint Malachy, a miracle performing Irish Archbishop. The Presbytery is now a community hub. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is located next door.
Major Mitchell explored the region in 1836. He was a surveyor with a meticulous nature. He planned townships, road routes and completed many empty inland maps.
Clean public toilets can also be found in Buckley Park and River Reserve.
Site of the first Police Camp after which this building became the permanent police station. It is now part of Nagambie Brewery.
The garden includes a WWI monument, WWII memorial clock and a rose garden dedicated to those who fell in these two terrible conflicts. ANZAC services are held here every year.
This concrete structure dominates the Nagambie skyline. It replaced the first water tower which is now at the Caravan Park.