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Paul Hogan said to throw another shrimp on the BBQ, and Lara Bingle wanted to know “Where the Bloody Hell are you”, but who best understands what the Aussie traveller is looking for? You’ll be amazed, the communities of one of Australia’s greatest landscapes; the people of the Australian Alps near Corryong, the Murray River towns and the gorgeous hamlet of the Mitta Valley. It’s the local characters, friendly atmosphere, pristine environment and unique old fashioned country hospitality that continually attract short-break travellers to the Towong Shire in the Upper Murray. This picturesque region incorporates some great little camping spots from Walwa, to Tintaldra, across to Corryong, Nariel, up at to Dartmouth, the Mitta, Eskdale and the lakeside township of Tallangatta. It’s a place to be free, and a place to have freedom of choice, it’s the Australian way: the Snowy Valleys Way. The ideal place to camp, hook up the van, or take the Motorhome, there’s over 53 free camping spots to choose from and 9 fabulous caravan parks, all offering something a little different. Snowy Valleys Way is an alternate touring route to the Hume Highway, it leaves the Bitumen for dead, and instead opens its arms to the traveller with Mother Nature’s warm embrace. It might all sound a bit much but if that’s the case, one would suspect you haven’t enjoyed the free spirited travelling style that is on offer. The people are friendly, the pubs are a great watering hole and place to meet the locals and the information centres have a wealth of knowledge about where to play and how to pursue your passions. “We just love the Mitta Valley, our family have been coming here for over 40 years. The Mangorra Caravan Park is one of the best parks we have ever stayed in. So good in fact, that we now have a permanent van here.” said Trish Thomson of Melbourne “I can remember the days when we would pile up the old car with all our belongings and tents, with just enough room for the kids to fit, they would lie on top of the gear and we would head off at 3am for a country adventure with the whole family. That was the early 60s, a wonderful part of our lives. So many things have changed since then, but not the friendships that we have forged with other wonderful people from Melbourne and the Mitta Valley is exactly as it was then; a slice of heaven.” said Trish Trish and her husband Bruce and their friends Marie and Henry Jersic, Val and Steve Kinash of Melbourne, Carol Leaney of Sunbury, Susan and Michael Campbell of Seaspray, and Wendy McInnes of Wodonga are responsible for creating the Mitta Valley holiday institution; the great Aussie family escape. Their holiday vision now attracts an extended family of more than 75 family members and friends from all over the country to the Mitta Valley each Christmas. But any opportunity to visit like Melbourne Cup weekend, Easter and the Mitta Muster Festival sets them packing for another return trip. “It’s just that good, we simply love this place and all the memories it has given us.” said Henry Jersic of Melbourne. Whilst there may be few shrimp thrown on the barbie, the odd trout is caught and cooked, a round of cards played, a great dip in the many creeks and rivers enjoyed but the sense of escape and friendships are what counts and make the country communities of Walwa, Tintaldra, Corryong, Nariel, Dartmouth, Eskdale, Tallangatta and the Mitta Valley a great place to stay. Create your own Australian holiday memories, pack the tent, or hook up the van or Motor home and explore the many camping sites and caravan parks on offer. A free camping guide is available by contacting the Corryong Visitor Information Centre by phoning 02 6076 2277. It’s a great place to stay, every day and any day of the year! Book now. Corryong Mt. Mittamatite Caravan Park 02 6076 1152 Tallangatta Lakelands Caravan Park 02 6071 2457 Tintaldra Upper Murray Caravan and Tourist Park 02 6077 9207 Walwa Walwa Riverside Caravan Park 02 6037 1388 Mitta Valley Mangorra Caravan Park 02 6072 3568 Dartmouth Dartmouth Alpine Caravan Park 02 6072 4218 |
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