Euroa
Quick facts
- Population approximately 4,300
- 148 kilometres north of Melbourne
The historic township of Euroa is nestled at the foot of the Strathbogie Ranges and has a rich history as one of the nations leading wool growing communities. Today Eurora is regarded as the centre of Victoria’s thoroughbred horse industry, and also attracts tourists following the trail of the infamous bushranger Ned Kelly, who together with his band of outlaws dubbed the Kelly Gang, robbed the Euroa Bank in 1878.
Activities and attractions
- Follow the heritage walking trail and read about the township’s many historic buildings and places
- Walk atop the fish ladder or enjoy a barbecue picnic at Sevens Creek Park, a shady oasis beside the picturesque Sevens Creek
- Enjoy a spectacular scenic drive through the magnificent Strathbogie Ranges, which form the backdrop to Euroa
- Play on high standard golf, bowls and tennis facilities
- Explore the shopping and eateries along Binney Street
- Take a ride on Euroa’s miniature railway, operating on the last Sunday of every month the railway is located near the Visitor Information Centre.
Major events
- Wool Week Festival – October
- Euroa Country Rodeo – March
- Euroa Show & Shine Classic – first Sunday in October
- Euroa Agricultural Show – last weekend in October
- Angus Week – first week in December
- Strathbogie Summer Festival – January
- Horse Week Festival – August
- Euroa Cup – February
- Australian Carriage Driving Classic (Longwood) – November.
How to get there
Euroa is approximately one and a half hours from Melbourne along the Hume Freeway. An alternate route is via the Maroondah Highway between Yea and Merton, turning at Merton and travelling over the Strathbogie Ranges on the Euroa Mansfield Road. A number of bus and train services stop in Euroa.
