Nyah West
Border town on the Murray Valley Highway.
Nyah is a border town located on the Murray Valley
Highway, 371 km north-west of Melbourne and 27 km north-east of Swan
Hill. Nyah West, 3 km off the highway, is the business and commercial
centre of a prosperous irrigation district which produces wine and
dried fruit, as well as vegetables and wool.
Things to see:
State Forests
The Nyah and Vinifera State Forests contain a wealth
of archaeological material relating to ancient Aboriginal occupation of
the land, including canoe trees, middens, burial grounds and boundary
markers. These forests of redgum and box follow the Murray and are open
to cars, campers and bushwalkers.
Koraleigh Country Collection
Koraleigh Country Collection is a heritage display
in a rural parkland setting, featuring horse-drawn machinery and other
artefacts and memorabilia of the pre-tractor dried-fruit era (1910-40).
There is a nursery, a cactus garden, a craft shop and plenty of birds
wandering about.
The principal opening hours are Sundays from 1.00 p.m. to
5.00 p.m. and on Monday and Tuesday from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.,
although other times can be organised by appointment, tel: (03) 5030
2141. During the Victorian school holidays, the business is also open
on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. The business
is well set up for coach tours.
To get there turn off the Murray Valley Highway at Nyah
onto the road signposted 'Koraleigh Collection'. It heads east across
the river and the state border. Turn left after 2 km into the road
signposted for Koraleigh. After another 2 km take the signposted right
into Eagles Lane and it is a final 2 km to your destination.
Ring Tree
If you ignore the turnoff into Eagles Lane and continue
along the main road towards Tooleybuc then, about halfway there, a
small blue tourist sign will draw your attention to the presence of the
Ring Tree on the left-hand side of the road. A remnant of the
pre-colonial days this is a rare surviving example of an old Aboriginal
boundary marker in which the branches of a tree were tied together in
such a way as to grow in the form of a ring. It is a large tree which
stands alone about 10 metres back from the roadside.There are plans to
erect a cairn with an explanatory plaque.
Tooleybuc
Another way to access
Tooleybuc is to continue north from Nyah along the Murray Valley
Highway for 19 km to Piangil North. From this point a road heads east
across the river towards Kyalite and Balranald. On the far side of the
Murray is Tooleybuc, a tiny and tranquil settlement with a village
atmosphere. It is a pleasant spot for picnicking and riverside walks.
Fishing is especially popular and there is a boat ramp.
In the warmer months you can take an informal ride on a barge
along the Murray River. There is no set fee although a donation will be
greatly appreciated as it will go to the Red Cross. You can cook up a
barbecue on board, fish or just relax and enjoy the scenery, tel: (03)
5030 5025.
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Hotels
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Grand Hotel Nyah West
Station St
Nyah West
VIC
3594
Telephone: (03) 5030 2403
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Bed & Breakfast/Guesthouses
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Riverview on the Edward Bed & Breakfast
Balpool Rd, Moulamein
Nyah West
VIC
3594
Telephone: (03) 5887 5241
Facsimile: (03) 5887 5454
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Farm & Eco Holidays
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Riverview on the Edward Bed & Breakfast
Balpool Rd, Moulamein
Nyah West
VIC
3594
Telephone: (03) 5887 5241
Facsimile: (03) 5887 5454
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Caravan Parks
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Nyah Village Caravan Park
Murray Valley Hwy
P.O. Box 191
Nyah West
VIC
3594
Telephone: (03) 5030 2284
Rating: ***
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