Omeo Travel Guide

Omeo is an old goldmining town in the mountain country 97 km north of Bruthen and 400 km north-east of Melbourne via the Princes and Omeo Highways. Now a quiet and sleepy township of around 300 people, based on cattle, sheep and timber. An information centre is currently being built in town adjacent to (and in association with) the Omeo German Cuckoo Clock Shop and Gallery on the Great Alpine Rd, tel: (03) 5159 1552. It also furnishes maps of and books about the historic area. Fishing in the local waters can be rewarding, especially for those seeking trout. Gold pans can be hired from the shire office and fishing equipment, bikes and skis can be hired from Omeo Outdoors. Horseback safaris of the area are also on offer in the warmer months.