It's very easy to imagine what the Omeo of old was like, as the town has carefully preserved much of its history. Just head down the main street to the A.M. Pearson Historical Park. The original log jail built in 1858 is here, as is the original 1865 courthouse. Alos in the park are a blacksmith's shop, stables, water wheel, the Post Office from the 1890's and a small museum.

The Golden Age Hotel of 1940 is a striking example of Art Deco architecture, having replaced the elaborate 3-storey hotel that had been built in 1913 and destroyed in the devastating bushfires of 1939.

With its history of gold-seeking and pioneering cattlemen, Omeo has always had a spirit of adventure.

North of the town the Omeo Highway takes you through the hamlet of Anglers Rest, home to the historic Blue Duck Hotel and some of the best steaks in the district. A word of warning, the meals at 'The Duck' are not designed for those with small appetites! Between November and May continue North, and then to Falls Creek along the spectacular Bogong High Plains Road.

North-East of Omeo is the little township of Benambra - don't forget to stop en route at McMillans Lookout for the views back to Omeo and the High Country - then continue past Benambra to Lake Omeo.

13kms west of Omeo is the Wine and Gold Discovery Drive through Cassilis and Tongio West and on to Swifts Creek to link up with the Great Alpine Road again. Enjoy a drive with a difference through the Cassilis gold field, historically, one of the richest gold producers in the region. Stop of for a visit at Mt Markey winery and other points of interest in what was the original townsite of Cassilis.

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