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Corryong

Bluff Falls - Burrowa Pine National Park. Photo: Rob Blackburn

Quick facts

  • Population approximately 1,200
  • 437 kilometres north-east of Melbourne
  • 'Man from Snowy River' country
  • Outdoor adventures.

Corryong is famous as the final resting place of Jack Riley, considered by many to be the inspiration for the hero in A.B. 'Banjo' Paterson's poem The Man from Snowy River. The upper reaches of the Murray River remain almost the same as when Paterson visited in 1890 and was moved to immortalise it in his famous poem.

A paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, Corryong is a popular destination for rock climbing, rafting and horse riding, and a breathtaking natural environment for bushwalks, 4WD tours, cycling and fishing. In winter, the spectacular sight of snow-capped Mount Kosciuszko is a reminder that cross-country skiers can find snow within a half-hour drive.

For some unforgettable high country action, visit Corryong in April when The Man from Snowy River Bush Festival is held. Watch a large field of riders perform incredible feats in the legendary The Man from Snowy River Challenge, wander through the open-air market, listen to storytellers, bands and folk singers.

Activities and attractions

  • Visit Jack Riley's grave at the Corryong Cemetery or learn more about the legend and the mountains at The Man from Snowy River Folk Museum
  • The mountain streams offer great fly-fishing for wild rainbow and brown trout, or try your luck at catching the legendary Murray cod at Walwa or Tintaldra
  • Enjoy the short walk to the tumbling cascades of Cudgewa Bluff Falls, amid the massive granite outcrops of Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park
  • Take a rafting tour and tackle the challenging rapids of the Murray River, or relax with the more gentle water activities of raft fishing and 'family float' trips
  • Call in at an old-fashioned country pub such as the 150-year-old pub at Tintaldra, a favourite stopover for vintage car and motorcycle touring groups or visit the historic Tintaldra Store built in 1864
  • See the oldest racecourse grandstand in the state, as featured in the film Phar Lap, at the Towong Turf Club.

Events

  • Corryong Annual Show – March
  • Man from Snowy River Bush Festival – April
  • Corryong Pro Rodeo – December.

How to get there
Corryong is approximately 4.5 hours from Melbourne via the Hume Freeway and Murray Valley Highway, and is 116 kilometres east of Wodonga.