Oriental Claims Historic Area — Attraction in Omeo

I stayed at Omeo during Winter to have a Ride with Howling Huskies at Dinner Plain on a Snow Sled, Great Experience, Highly Recommend. Before going home we visited this Historic Site, this is the main reason Omeo Township Exists, centre of Major Gold Rush in 1860’s, people came from all over the World to try their luck here, Omeo was at one stage the wealthiest Town in all of Gippsland with a population of 10,000 in early 1900’s, the Golden Age Motel & Hotel in Omeo, was a Major Tourist Attraction for all of Victoria, when it was 3 stories, before being burnt down for the 6th time. Rebuild as replica of structure of previous 2 stories as at present. The Gold Mines are fascinating, in 1800’s they used water pressure from 45km of water channeling to wash clay hills away to find GOLD, this technique was banned in 1900’s, due to the Destruction & Pollution of Water Streams, even soiling the local rivers, eventually even the Murray River. These hills washed away can still be scene as your walk a...

An Fan loop, pleasant short walk can see lots of digging and clay cliffs with some informational/historical sign boards along the way. Slightly undulating with steps and a little uneven path but my not very fit elderly (75yr) parents managed it slowly but ok. Shady picnic tables are just a short walk to the left before you cross the bridge a nice place for lunch after the walk. There is a small toilet too but I didn't go anywhere near that to see what...

This is a good place to take both walks from the carpark. The Oriental claims walk takes you around the claims sites with seats positioned around if you want a rest. Dogs are allowed on leashes which is great. The 2nd walks option is longer and takes you to a look out after walking through the mining area. There are some black Wallabies living in the area which are nice to see...