Explore the Omeo Region to discover this
beautiful area. Visit the towns of Omeo, one of the most
lawless goldfield towns back in the gold rush days, and
the historic buildings. Benambra set on the Omeo High
Plains, with rolling hills and the ‘Brothers & Sisters’
mountainous backdrop. Swifts Creek with its rich history
in gold & Ensay set on the beautiful Tambo River &
Little River The region provides a fantastic retreat
from city life, with all of the quintessential
characteristics of the Australian bush; the dawn chorus,
forests of eucalypts, and of course a rich agricultural
history and community.
Omeo Region
Winter Events
Omeo Region Local Produce Market
Saturday 26th Jul, 2008
Time: 9:00 am
A selection of local stalls offering delicious delights such as homemade smoke trout pate & homous, local jams, preserves and sauces, local woolen yarn and products, local honey, homemade breads, soups & handmade paper etc New Stall Holders Welcome
Venue: Colonial Motel Gardens, Day Ave, Omeo
Contact: Lyn Cohen
Phone: 03 5159 1388
Website: Click Here
Sled Dog Challenge
Saturday 9th Aug, 2008 -> Sunday 10th Aug, 2008
inner Plain Village is proud to be home to the only Sled Dog race in Australia held in the snow. With most alpine resorts being on Crown Land in the midst of National Park, Dinner Plain's freehold ownership provides a unique location for this annual event.
Approximately 95 teams from all over Australia, incorporating over 300 dogs of all sizes and descriptions, such as Malamutes and Samoyeds, are expected to compete on a specially designed eight to ten kilometer track around the village.
Venue: Dinner Plain
Contact: 0412 327 997
Website: Click Here
Great Alpine Gallery Café Concert Series - General Store
Sunday 24th Aug, 2008
Time: 7:30 pm
"General Store"plays jazz, blues & swing through to samba. Entry $25.00. Conces $20.00. Under 16 FREE
Venue: Great Alpine Rd, Great Alpine Gallery, Swifts Creek
Contact: John Butler
Phone: 03 51594 335
Omeo Region Local Produce Market
Saturday 30th Aug, 2008
Time: 9:00 am
A selection of local stalls offering delicious delights such as homemade smoke trout pate & homous, local jams, preserves and sauces, local woolen yarn and products, local honey, homemade breads, soups & handmade paper etc. New Stall holders welcome
Venue: Colonial Motel Gardens, Day Ave, Omeo
Contact: Lyn Cohen
Phone: 03 5159 1388
Website: Click Here
