Discover Elmore: River, History and Experiences

Elmore brings together the Campaspe River, distinctive traces of its local history and a wide range of experiences. A historic pepper tree avenue, a volunteer-run museum, a cemetery, a short circuit walk and two railway connections offer different perspectives on the town. During your stay, you can choose to focus on nature, history, activity or a possible event visit.

River, trails and pepper trees

The Campaspe River runs through Elmore along Jeffrey Street and Campaspe Street. It is also a habitat for platypuses; individual sightings are not guaranteed. The Campaspe River Walking Track runs from the Campaspe Bridge at the intersection of Margaret and Jeffrey Streets to the corner of Campaspe and Childers Streets. This gives you different ways to experience the river and the track: the river runs alongside two streets, while the trail is defined by its starting and finishing points.

The Campaspe River Pepper Tree Avenue lies along Campaspe Street, between the Campaspe River Bridge and Childers Street. It was planted on 10 August 1898. Rustic seating between the pepper trees makes a pleasant spot for a meal or quiet reflection. Here, a precise date in history meets a peaceful place to spend time.

On the Campaspe River, at Cardwell and Jeffrey Streets, is the Cardwell Street Natural Play Space and Picnic Area. Its nature-based play area includes fallen river red gum trees. Facilities may change over time. Together with the platypuses in the river, this gives Elmore's Campaspe a natural side that sits alongside the town's local and historical attractions.

Local history through different time markers

The EPA Museum preserves Elmore's history, which dates back to around 1864, and is run by a team of dedicated volunteers. A visit to Elmore Cemetery offers historical insights into the town and district. The museum and cemetery each provide a different way to explore the history of the town and its surrounds.

Elmore Railway Station is another historic point of interest: the station opened in 1870 and was originally called Runnymede Railway Station. Its opening year provides another point of reference alongside the town's history, which dates back to around 1864. The original name adds another local detail to this glimpse of the station's early history.

Circuit walk, miniature railway and events

The short version of Explore Elmore is a moderately difficult 2.29-kilometre circuit walk. It takes around 34 minutes and includes 35 points of interest. The distance, approximate duration, difficulty level and number of points of interest each give you a way to gauge the scope of the walk.

The Elmore Miniature Railway is separate: its track is 1.5 kilometres long, and its station is in Apex Park. While Elmore Railway Station—with its opening date and former name—reflects the town's history, the miniature railway's track length and station location are its key points of reference. If you'd like a ride to be part of your stay, check the operating days separately.

Elmore Equestrian Park can host equestrian events of any size and across all disciplines. Individual events and their availability vary. If an equestrian event is the reason for your trip, check the specific date before planning your accommodation.

When looking for a hotel in Elmore, you can start with the focus of your stay: the river and trails, local history or a possible event date each cater to different interests.

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