Mar 03, 2013

Traralgon to Shepparton (via) Morwell, Moe, Trafalgar, Yarragon, Warragul, Drouin, through the burbs via the Monash Freeway through the tunnel over the Bolte Bridge, around the Ring Road and up the Hume Freeway to the Goulburn Valley Highway and headed for Shepparton through Nagambie & returned via Euroa to Merton, (a coffee at Yarck), Alexander, Marysville, Lake Mountain, (lunch at Warburton), Yarra Junction, Powelltown , (Neerim Junction for fuel), Neerim South, Nilma, (cold drink and nap at Yarragon), Trafalgar, Moe, Morwell and home

We headed off to Shepparton to attend a nephews Wedding and had a great ride there and back though it was very hot hence the photos are limited (to the extreme) so will return at a future date when the weather is cooler to take some pics of some of the sights to be enjoyed along the way.

On our way home we investigated Euroa and were delighted by the number of old and quirky buildings and will definitely come back to explore this area in the future.



The third National Bank built (in Euroa we assume) which is National Trust listed and believed to be the best example of a Queen Anne style building in Victoria



The Euroa Hotel a stately old building. To the right side of the building is the Soldiers memorial Hall unfortunately abandoned and falling into disrepair and across the street another intriguing building which was the one we spotted from the highway which prompted us to explore the town.

Tips to remember for the roads we covered:
The roads we travelled on were cambered well and good surface overall and well signed with targeted advisory speed signs. Lots of long straight stretches and very little traffic. Lots of nice curves and climbs as we headed through the ranges.

Services available:

Large towns:
Fuel: Multiple choices including Premium Unleaded, most BH but also some 24hr
Accommodation: Hotel, Motel, B&B and Caravan Park and Camping options and maybe some Serviced Apartments
Food: Multiple choices from small cafes to bistro’s bars and fine restaurants
General Store / Supermarket: Multiple choices, small to large

Small towns:
Fuel: Limited and often BH only if any at all
Accommodation: Limited Hotel, B&B and Caravan Park and Camping options
Food and General Store / Supermarket: Limited and not necessarily open on weekends

Small isolated Localities:
Fuel: Not likely
Accommodation: If you’re lucky and have done your research
Food and General Store / Supermarket: Unlikely so bring your own