Holbrook
Town
Population 1339
Holbrook is a well-known stock-breeding centre rich with history. Originally called The Germans because of its first European settlers, the name was later changed to Germanton. During World War I, with the allies fighting the Germans, even this name became unacceptable and a new name had to be found. British Commander Norman Holbrook was a war hero and had been awarded the Victoria Cross and the French Legion of Honour, so it was decided the town would be named after him.
Visitor Information
Greater Hume Shire Visitor Information Centre, 15 Wallace St; (02) 6036 2422
Nearby national parks
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Burrowa Pine Mountain National Park
Declared a national park in 1978, this remote but scenic area close to the New South Wales border is named for its two peaks, Pine Mountain...more -
Chiltern–Mount Pilot National Park
This is old goldmining country, and eroded gullies, scattered relics and old mine shafts recall the heady days of the 1850s. The park...more -
Kosciuszko National Park
Kosciuszko National Park embraces the majestic grandeur of the high country. This is one of the world’s great national parks with its...more
Nearby towns
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Culcairn
Culcairn is located at the heart of 'Morgan country' where Dan 'Mad Dog' Morgan terrorised the district between 1862 and 1865. This...more -
Albury
The twin towns of Albury–Wodonga are 7 kilometres apart on opposite sides of the Murray River, which is also the New South...more -
Tallangatta
When the old town of Tallangatta was going to be submerged in 1956 after the level of the Hume Weir was raised, the residents simply moved...more
In Town
Otway Submarine The 30 m vessel, once under the command of Norman Holbrook, was decommissioned in 1995. The town was given the fin of the submarine by the Royal Australian Navy and was busily trying to raise funds to purchase the full piece of history, when a gift of $100 000 from Commander Holbrook's widow made the purchase possible. Mrs Holbrook was the guest of honour at the unveiling in 1996. The Submarine Museum next door features submariner memorabilia, including a control room with working periscope, and Commander Holbrook Room. Hume Hwy.
Bronze statue: Commander Holbrook and his submarine, a scale model of the one in which Holbrook won the VC in WW I; Holbrook Park, Hume Hwy. Woolpack Inn Museum: 22 rooms furnished in turn-of-the-century style, horse-drawn vehicles and farm equipment surrounded by lovely gardens; Albury St. Ten Mile Creek Gardens: attractive gardens, excellent for picnics. Also features a miniature railway, operating on the 2nd and 4th Sun each month, and every Sat during holidays; behind museum. National Museum of Australian Pottery: extensive range of 19th- and early-20th-century domestic pottery, and photographs; closed Wed, and Aug; Albury St. Ian Geddes Walk: through tranquil bushland, following Ten Mile Creek. Begins behind Grimwood's Craft Shop; Hume Hwy.
Nearby
Holbrook Airfield: ultralight flights over town and surrounds available; 3 km N. Hume and Hovell Walking Track: access to short sections of the 440 km track from Albury to Yass via Woomargama; 15 km S. For a kit, including maps, contact Department of Lands, Sydney (02) 9228 6666.
Fishing spots near town
Lake Hume 42 km
Albury–Wodonga is ideal for anyone seeking a variety of freshwater fishing. The list of fish species on offer reads like a Who’s Who of southern Australian freshwater fish. It includes Murray cod,... Find out moreWagga Wagga 70 km
In my early teens I lived in Wagga Wagga for about three years and spent many hours fishing from a kayak on the Murrumbidgee and at Lake Albert. The river held excellent numbers of redfin, and they were of good size, so... Find out moreLower Mitta Mitta 81 km
Wodonga-based fly-fishing guide Scott McPherson accompanied me on one trip on the lower Mitta Mitta. We were wading a stretch of river near Eskdale early in the morning. I recommend not only waders for this activity, but... Find out moreNariel Creek 85 km
A favourite dry fly among fly-fishers casting to rising trout in the Snowy Mountains and north-east Victoria is the Geehi beetle. This marvellous pattern is named after a non- existent beetle. It’s a fly that trout... Find out moreKhancoban 92 km
Many trout fishers, particularly those adept with the fly, regard Khancoban as home base for trout fishing. The biggest water in the area is Khancoban Pondage, fed by the Swampy Plain River and Khancoban Creek. The... Find out moreKiewa River 96 km
High Country waterways are popular with fly-fishers looking for gin-clear water with good numbers of trout. In this regard, the Kiewa River near Mount Beauty rates as one of the State’s best waters, although it... Find out moreLake Dartmouth 97 km
Lake Dartmouth holds self-sustaining populations of both brown and rainbow trout. The lake was formed in 1979 when an embankment was built on the Mitta Mitta River. Trout and the threatened Macquarie perch thrived in the... Find out moreGeehi 107 km
If you like the bush and clear mountain streams where you can fish for trout, then the Snowy Mountains offers excellent opportunities. Rivers up this way are part of our fishing folklore, particularly among fly-fishers.... Find out moreIndi River 118 km
Take the Alpine Way out of Khancoban and head about 50 km towards Thredbo, and you’ll come to Tom Groggin station. Locals say the river flowing alongside the station is the Indi River, but it’s marked on some... Find out moreLake Mulwala 119 km
Lake Mulwala separates the Victorian and NSW towns of Yarrawonga and Mulwala. It is a little over three hours’ drive from Melbourne and is popular with anglers seeking native fish such as Murray cod and... Find out moreEco-friendly activities around town
Burrowa–Pine Mountain National Park 55 km
Located near the New South Wales border, 430 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, and one of Victoria’s lesser-known national parks, this has some remarkable features. The granitic Pine Mountain is one of the... Find out moreBirdwatching in Fivebough and Tuckerbil wetlands 70 km
Fivebough and Tuckerbil Wetlands are Ramsar-listed, and among nearly 200 birds spotted here are brolgas, black-winged stilts and painted snipes. Fivebough has 5 kilometres of walking tracks, with bird hides along the... Find out moreWine-tasting - Rutherglen region 85 km
The Rutherglen region in the far north of the state is renowned particularly for its fortified ports and muscats, perfect for a winter’s night. There are no organically certified wineries in the area, although... Find out moreCycling - Murray to the Mountains and High Country Rail Trails 114 km
With 100 kilometres of safe, sealed bitumen surface to pedal on, the Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail is the most developed rail trail in the state, and therefore very popular, with more than 40 000 people estimated to... Find out moreKayaking around Bright 116 km
The operator 5 Star Adventure Tours offers a huge range of eco-accredited tours and activities in the High Country, particularly targeting those who like a few little luxuries on the way. One of the most popular trips is... Find out moreCross-country skiing 125 km
A delightful winter pastime, cross-country skiing is a mix of walking, gliding and skiing, and the basics are much easier to pick up than those of downhill skiing or snowboarding. You can undertake the activity at... Find out moreBushwalking in the Snowy Mountains 125 km
There is almost no end to the hiking that can be done in the Snowy Mountains. There are hundreds of kilometres of hiking tracks, and infinite ways to wander through the hills. The most popular walks are to the top of... Find out moreCross-country skiing - Victoria's High Country 127 km
The home of our national cross-country team, Falls Creek is probably the best place to crosscountry ski. It has 65 kilometres of groomed tracks, catering to beginners and intermediate skiers, as well as marked trails on... Find out moreKoala-spotting - Narrandera 128 km
Koalas have thrived at Narrandera since they were released in 1972. At Narrandera Nature Reserve you should be able to spot a few.... Find out moreCanoeing in the Snowys 139 km
It is certainly not the best spot in the country for canoeing and kayaking, but peaceful days can be had enjoying these activities on Lake Jindabyne, or more exciting adventures are possible on overnight excursions down... Find out moreGolf courses around town
Royal Canberra Golf Club (Westbourne course) 168 km
When the site for the nation’s capital was selected in 1909, it was mainly rolling grassy plains with few trees. Little was known about what species might flourish in Canberra’s environment. The federal... Find out moreNearby breweries
Bridge Road Brewers 91 km
Ben Kraus originally trained as a winemaker but his head was turned in the direction of craft brewing during a stint working in Western Australia’s Margaret River region. The cluster of microbreweries in this... Find out moreBright Brewery 116 km
The original Bright Brewery shut down in 1916 and this modern incarnation was started by a quartet of ‘ale changers’ – couples David and Julie Cocks, and Scott Brandon and Fiona Reddaway – some 90... Find out moreWig & Pen Brewery/Tavern 172 km
Canberra may well claim to be the real ale capital of Australia on the strength of this single brew-pub, which sees more pints of hand-pumped ale pulled than any other joint in the land. From the well-balanced and... Find out moreWilliam Bull Brewery 193 km
The high-profile, family-run De Bortoli Wines diversifying into craft beer has been one of the longest-running stories around. In the late 1990s they acquired a brewhouse that originally belonged to the ... Find out moreJamieson Brewery 203 km
Looking for a drawcard to attract tourists to their Victorian High Country pub, owners Jeff and Jeanette Whyte installed a microbrewery into the Jamieson Hotel and started knocking out house beers in 2001. The equipment... Find out moreCampsites around town
Samuel Bollard campsite (walk-in camping, section three) 19 km
Samuel Bollard was one of Hovell’s servants. This is a walk-in only campsite, 12 km south-east of Woomargama and 28 km west of Tin Mines campsite. Bring your own drinking water.... Find out moreTin Mines campsite (section three) 22 km
This is 4WD, dry-weather access only via Tin Mines Rd from Tunnel Rd. It’s about 40 km west of Jingellic. If there’s water in the creek, make sure you boil/treat it before drinking, but it’s a good idea... Find out moreKurrajongs camping area 27 km
The Kurrajongs is located up near Lake Hume at the peaceful northern edge of the park, and is accessed via Murray River Rd. Hikers will love the 7 km Flaggy Creek Gorge Walking Track that traverses this area. It first... Find out moreLankeys Creek campsite (section three) 32 km
It’s only a short walk from the carpark off Holbrook–Jingellic Rd to this campsite, about 16 km north of the small town of Jingellic. Boil/treat the creek water before drinking.... Find out moreBurrowye Reserve camping area 35 km
The Burrowye Reserve is adjacent to the densely treed Mt Lawson State Park – the summit of the mountain at the centre of the park provides fantastic views of the surrounding region. Burrowye is about 24 km west of... Find out moreJingellic camping area 41 km
During summer the happy campers flock to this pretty, shaded spot on the banks of the upper Murray River for swimming, fishing and canoeing. It’s next to the Bridge Hotel in Jingellic, where you can pay to have a... Find out moreCottontree picnic and camping area 43 km
This lovely camping area is west of the town of Granya, down Webbs La. Take the short walk from here to the seasonal Granya Falls, which passes by a Scout hut built in the 1930s. A tad more challenging is the 6 km... Find out moreKoetong Creek camping area 43 km
This campground is near its namesake creek – from the Murray Valley Hwy, head north on Firebrace Track, continue along Mt Lawson Rd, then turn west on Koetong Creek Track. Back near the highway is a historic... Find out moreMunderoo campsite (walk-in camping, section three) 50 km
It’s a 12.5 km walk west from Mannus to Munderoo. If there’s water in the creek you can boil/treat it first before drinking, but be sure to bring enough to sustain you if the creek is dry.... Find out moreNeils Reserve camping area 53 km
Neils Reserve is a good choice for camping for several reasons. It has a great location beside the Murray River, between the small townships of Walwa and Tintaldra, so you can enjoy your favourite river-based activities.... Find out moreCaravan parks around town
Albury City Gate Holiday Park 48 km
Easily accessible from the Hume Highway and located on the northern fringe of greater Albury, this is an ideal park for an overnight stop or longer. Pets allowed in own caravan or motorhome only.... Find out moreLake Hume Tourist Park 49 km
On the shores of Lake Hume and 14 km from Albury, this park makes an ideal holiday base. It features a store, with a good takeaway-food selection. Bookings are required in peak periods and a minimum-length stay applies... Find out moreAlbury Central Tourist Park 51 km
This centrally located park is about 2 km from the city centre in a quiet, off-highway location. It has good facilities including a tennis court. This is a basic park, but a good base for exploring the greater Albury... Find out moreBorderland Holiday Park 60 km
The park is on the western edge of town in a quiet off-highway location. It has good facilities and is our choice of parks in the town area.... Find out moreEast’s Riverview Holiday Park 67 km
This older but well-maintained and well-managed park, 2 km east of the town centre on the Sturt Highway, has long-established shade trees. The latest feature is a new camp kitchen. This is a convenient and easily... Find out moreWagga Wagga Beach Caravan Park 68 km
Nestled alongside the Murrumbidgee River, this park has wide expanses of shady lawns and is within walking distance of the main shopping area. Bookings are required in peak periods.... Find out moreColac Colac Caravan Park 72 km
We like this spacious park that is 7 km west of town, under large shady trees and alongside a popular trout stream. The budget-priced park in ‘Man from Snowy River’ territory has basic amenities and is ideal... Find out moreBall Park Caravan Park 89 km
This is a large council-owned park, close to the centre of town. It is a popular holiday destination and bookings are required in peak periods; a minimum-length stay applies at Christmas, Easter and long weekends. Pets... Find out moreCorowa Caravan Park 90 km
The park is 2 km east of town with frontage to the Murray River. It is the closest park to the popular golf course and has boats and bikes for hire. Large and shady, this place is great for a break. Bookings are required... Find out moreEco-friendly places to stay around town
Arthur’s Cottage, Cudgewa 66 km
This historic mudbrick, two-bedroom cottage was built around 1897, but now has solar-powered lights and a gas kitchen. It sits quietly on the Cudgewa Creek, with platypus drifting past. You will need to bring your own... Find out moreThe Odd Frog, Bright 117 km
This place comprises five funky new luxury studios on a 4-hectare Land for Wildlife property. The studios have been architecturally designed to have minimal impact on the environment, with thought even given to their... Find out moreThe Buckland, Bright 120 km
With the same architect as The Odd Frog, The Buckland’s four luxury studio retreats have similar eco-design principles, and thousands of trees have been planted on the site. They are also powered by green energy.... Find out moreAlpine Habitats, near Jindabyne 135 km
Opened in 2007, these 18 cleverly designed two-bedroom buildings are linked underground by massive worm farms that digest all the compostable waste on the site. Set amid gnarled black sallees and other snow gums, the... Find out moreJacarri Eco-Cottage, Goongerah 218 km
This rustic little cottage in East Gippsland sleeps four, and has solar power and a dry composting toilet. It has been built with sustainable timbers and uses a water wheel to fill the water tank. Organic fruit,... Find out moreRest areas around town
Holbrook Park Area 13 km
Middle of town Parking area adjacent to the information centre and submarine display. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S35 39.355 E147 26.224 ... Find out moreWoomargama Rest Area 14 km
Middle of town Small area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. GPS: S35 49.982 E147 14.788 ... Find out moreMullengandra Rest Area 23 km
11 km SW of Woomargama (R) or 40 km NE of Albury (L) Large area adjacent to the highway. Good shade and facilities. GPS: S35 53.633 E147 10.120... Find out moreKyeamba Gap East Rest Area 33 km
34 km S of Tarcutta (R) or 36 km N of Holbrook (L) Large area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S35 30.298 E147 33.838... Find out moreKilgowlah Creek Rest Area 51 km
14 km SW of Tarcutta (L) or 56 km NE of Holbrook (R) Small area just off the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S35 21.229 E147 39.121 ... Find out moreBoranbola Rest Area 67 km
23 km E of Wagga Wagga (R) or 22 km W of Hume Hwy (L) Large area just off the highway. Good shade. GPS: S35 09.709 E147 34.925 ... Find out moreHowlong Rest Area 69 km
T/O 16 km E of Rutherglen (L) or 28 km W of Wodonga (R) Shady area adjacent to the road 7 kilometres north of the highway on the road to Howlong. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S35 59.280 E146 37.382 ... Find out moreIndigo Creek Rest Area 71 km
18 km E of Rutherglen (L) or 26 km W of Wodonga (R) Small area just off the highway around some large trees. GPS: S36 02.852 E146 38.167 ... Find out moreChiltern Rest Area 76 km
29 km SW of Wodonga (L) southbound only Large area just off the highway. Excellent facilities and shade. GPS: S36 08.281 E146 38.843... Find out moreIronbark Rest Area 77 km
41 km NE of Wangaratta (L) northbound only Large area just off the highway. Excellent facilities and shade. GPS: S36 08.281 E146 38.843... Find out moreBerry Jerry Rest Area 77 km
66 km SE of Narrandera (L) or 32 km NW of Wagga Wagga (R) Large area just off the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S35 03.631 E147 03.193 ... Find out morePolice Paddocks Camp Area 78 km
T/O 2 km E of Rutherglen (L) or 42 km W of Wodonga (R) Large area 10 kilometres north of the highway (via Gooramadda Road and Police Paddock Road) on the banks of Murphys Creek in Gooramadda State Forest. Good shade. ... Find out moreYachting Point Camp Area 89 km
12 km NW of Talbingo (L) or 29 km SE of Tumut (R) Large open grassed area just off the highway on the shores of Lake Blowering in Kosciuszko National Park. Limited shade. GPS: S35 30.654 E148 16.015... Find out moreTalbingo Park Area 90 km
West side of town Parking area on the shores of the lake. GPS: S35 34.801 E148 17.808... Find out moreYolde Camp Area 91 km
7 km NW of Talbingo (L) or 34 km SE of Tumut (R) Very small secluded area well off the highway surrounded by scrub in Kosciuszko National Park. GPS: S35 32.295 E148 17.718... Find out moreHumes Crossing Camp Area 91 km
16 km NW of Talbingo (L) or 25 km SE of Tumut (R) Large grassed area just off the highway on the shores of Lake Blowering in Kosciuszko National Park. Limited shade. GPS: S35 28.382 E148 16.591 ... Find out moreThe Pines Camp Area 93 km
19 km NW of Talbingo (L) or 22 km SE of Tumut (R) Large grassed area just off the highway on the shores of Lake Blowering in Kosciuszko National Park. Limited shade. GPS: S35 26.868 E148 17.079... Find out moreLog Bridge Creek camping area 94 km
23 km NW of Talbingo (R) or 18 km S of Tumut (L) Large area located well off the highway in Kosciuszko National Park. GPS: S35 25.311 E148 16.765... Find out moreJounama Creek Camp Area 94 km
T/O opposite Talbingo turnoff Large grassed area located on the edge of a creek 500 metres east of the highway in Kosciuszko National Park. NOTE: access road unsealed. GPS: S35 33.929 E148 19.908... Find out moreTumut Park Area 95 km
Middle of town Small town park adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S35 18.308 E148 13.667 ... Find out moreGalore Camp Area 98 km
T/O at Galore Large area located 10 kilometres north of the highway on the riverbank. Good shade. NOTE: Access road unsealed. GPS: S34 55.237 E146 51.651... Find out moreYarrangobilly Village Camp Area 104 km
65 km NW of Adaminaby (L) or 26 km SE of Talbingo (R) Large grassed area just off the highway on the banks of the river in Kosciuszko National Park. Limited shade. GPS: S35 39.122 E148 27.742... Find out moreBurgoigee Creek Rest Area 105 km
29 km SE of Wangaratta (L) or 17 km NW of Myrtleford (R) Small area adjacent to the highway. Good shade. GPS: S36 28.291 E146 35.691 ... Find out morePioneer Bridges Rest Area 107 km
T/O 19 km SE of Wangaratta (R) or 27 km NW of Myrtleford (L) Shady area on the bank of a river 2 kilometres south of the highway on the road to Markford. Good shade. GPS: S36 26.553 E146 31.448 ... Find out moreMyrtleford Park Area 107 km
West side of town Parking area on the west side of town. Good facilities. GPS: S36 33.276 E146 42.774... Find out moreLower Ovens Regional Park Camp Area 107 km
T/O 23 km E of Yarrawonga (L) or 25 km W of Rutherglen (R) Numerous secluded camp sites located just off the highway under trees on the riverbank on the eastern side of the Ovens River. Good shade. GPS: S36 04.027... Find out moreSandigo Rest Area 107 km
25 km SE of Narrandera (R) or 73 km NW of Wagga Wagga (L) Small area just off the highway among a few large trees. GPS: S34 55.286 E146 38.918 ... Find out moreKiandra Park Area 108 km
35 km NW of Adaminaby (R) or 56 km SE of Talbingo (L) Parking area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S35 52.323 E148 29.718... Find out moreEurobin Rest Area 110 km
17 km SE of Myrtleford (L) or 15 km NW of Bright (R) Small area just off the highway at the old railway station site. Good facilities. GPS: S36 38.353 E146 51.794... Find out moreBundalong Rest Area 110 km
East side of town Small area adjacent to the highway among trees. Good shade. GPS: S36 01.678 E146 09.582... Find out moreWhat's on around town
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