Seymour

Quick facts

• Population approximately 6,500
• 96 kilometres north of Melbourne
• Rich in military and rail history
• Goulburn River winds around the township

Declared a town in 1863, Seymour is situated on the banks of the Goulburn River and offers attractions ranging from military and railway sites to parks, art galleries and wineries. The town is also a service centre for the nearby Puckapunyal army training grounds. In the 1940s Seymour’s Royal Hotel, then called Moody’s Hotel, came to prominence with its depiction in artist Russell Drysdale’s painting The Cricketers.

Activities and attractions

• See historic carriages, steam and diesel locomotives at the Seymour Railway Heritage Centre, Victoria’s leading rail heritage preservation centre
• Enjoy the newly constructed multi-purpose walking trail along the Goulburn River
• Visit the Old Post Office and courthouse, where local and Australian artworks are on display
• Explore the many parks around the town, including the Lighthorse Memorial Park, Bushland Park, New Crossing Place Park and Goulburn Park, which offer walking tracks with interpretive boards, barbecue and picnic facilities and fishing opportunities.

Major events

• Seymour Alternative Farming Expo – February
• Tallarook 4x4 Round Up – April
• Tastes of the Goulburn – October
• Seymour Cup – October

How to get there
Seymour is approximately one hour from Melbourne via the Hume Highway.