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NRMA has the most trusted and comprehensive accomodation information for your next holiday in Omeo Australia.
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See also: Anglers Rest, Benambra, Swifts Creek, Glen Wills. Pop 300. (415km E Melbourne). See map on page 4?9, ref T14. Recognised as the 'Capital of the Alps', Omeo is one of Victoria's all season tourist areas. The township has many old notable buildings, all rich in local history. The Aboriginal interpretation of 'Omeo' means 'mountains'. Gateway to the fields of Dinner Plain and Mt Hotham. Pastoralists settled the area in 1832 and in 1851 the discovery of gold led hundreds of prospectors to the district. Livingston Creek was re-routed and used to sluice away gravel cliffs in the area known as the Oriental Claims. With the ultimate decline in gold mining, settlers established large sheep and cattle runs which formed the basis for the township's development.
FESTIVALS: Rodeo (Mar), Up the Creek 4WD Festival (Mar Labour Day w/end), Geebung Polo Match (Easter Sunday), Back to Back Wool Challenge (Jun), Agricultural Show (Nov).
ACTIVITIES: Bowls, Bush walking, Canoeing, Fishing (river), Gold prospecting, Golf, Horse riding, Scenic drives, Swimming (pool, river), Tennis.
ACCESS: Car via the Omeo Hwy and Great Alpine Rd. Daily rail services available from Melbourne to Sale, connecting with bus service.
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On our website you will find a complete guide to accomodation in Omeo. Select from a range of Omeo accomodation including hotels, motels, apartments, bed & breakfasts, cottages and caravan parks. All the accomodation is star rated to help you select the perfect place to stay whether it be a budget motel, luxury B&B, business hotel or family caravan park. The accomodation is awarded a star rating between 1 and 5 stars based upon the accomodations facilities, maintenance and cleanliness, allowing you to choose accomodation in any state with confidence.
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 Livingstone Holiday Units
Colonial Motel Omeo
Omeo Motel
Omeo Snug as a Bug Motel & B&B
The Omeo Golden Age Motel
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This online accomodation index provides the same information that Australians have used for many years to find a place to stay with the star ratings signifying the standard of the facilities offered by the accomodations
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