Wherefore art thou Omeo?

Author: Darren Stones
Word Count: 334
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Wherefore art thou Omeo?

Wherefore art thou Omeo? belongs to the following groups:

Australian Travel Photography and Writing - 1 per 24hrs, Melbourne & Victoria and Riginals

Located on the Great Alpine Road in Victoria, Omeo is a town where fresh mountain air and picture-perfect scenery are just two of the town’s attractions.

Omeo countryside

The Oriental Claims Historic Area is ideal for those who like to fossick, discover small particles of gold and stretch their legs. With walking tracks and a picnic area, it’s ideal for a short trip from Omeo.

Omeo Post Office

The Historic Museum encapsulates Omeo’s past. Browse through the artefacts, the courthouse and outbuildings of a bygone era.

Omeo village

For a meal, and a beverage or three, try the Hilltop Hotel adjacent to the Omeo Motel. It’s a short staggering distance between the two establishments and therefore perfectly located. The locals in the pub might look rough round the edges, but they are friendly and they’ll say “G’day” with a smile.

Rolling hills and landscape

Accommodation:
Omeo Motel
43 Park Street Omeo VIC
Phone: 03 5159 1297
http://www.omeomotel.com.au/

Attractions:
Oriental Claims Historic Area
http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/1park_display.cfm?park=168

Omeo Historic Park & Museum
Great Alpine Road Omeo VIC
Phone: 03 5159 1515
http://www.omeo.org.au/park/

Hotel:
Hilltop Hotel
107 Day Street Omeo VIC
Phone: 03 5159 1303
http://www.aussiepubs.com.au/pubs/omeo/index.htm

Anne van Alkemade

ah, links!!! That’s what I forgot.
Beautiful photos, Daz. I definitely want to go there!
Karen Cougan

well done, hope they are paying you mate for your leg up on their town.
xkc
Darren Stones replied

Knew you’d like the Shakespeare influence to my piece, Kaz. It’s the closest I get to romantic writing. ;)

Thanks for taking a squiz.
Vicki Ferrari

Very clever play on words Darren and wonderful work! Always interesting!
Darren Stones replied

Hey, thanks Vicki. Glad you enjoyed.
Kristina K

ahh i so miss the area, used to live in Bairnsdale as a kid, grew up on the Gippsland lakes, so love the shots Darren well done :)) k
Samantha Lewan...

This place is heaven on earth… grew up with this being our annual holiday destination… certainly have lots of fond memories and storys to tell…. thanks for bringing it back into my mind :)
Philip Johnson

yes its a great spot, ive stayed there as well as dinner plain
Philip Johnson

great spot the alpine road as the days get colder