Seymour is situated on the banks of the Goulburn River and offers attractions ranging from military and railway sites to parks, art galleries and wineries. The town is also a service centre for the nearby Puckapunyal army training grounds. In the 1940s Seymour’s Royal Hotel, then called Moody’s Hotel, came to prominence with its depiction in artist Russell Drysdale’s painting The Cricketers.
Activities and attractions
See historic carriages, steam and diesel locomotives at the Seymour Railway Heritage Centre, Victoria’s leading rail heritage preservation centre
Enjoy the newly constructed multi-purpose walking trail along the Goulburn River
Visit the Old Post Office and courthouse, where local and Australian artworks are on display
Explore the many parks around the town, including the Lighthorse Memorial Park, Bushland Park, New Crossing Place Park and Goulburn Park, which offer walking tracks with interpretive boards, barbecue and picnic facilities and fishing opportunities