Discover Seymour

Seymour offers more than one reason to explore the town: heritage-listed buildings and memorials meet art, riverside paths and a range of leisure activities. When planning your trip, consider which focus interests you most: railway history, culture, nature or activities on the water.

Bridges, railways and memorials

The Old Goulburn River Bridge is a heritage-listed Victorian composite truss bridge made of timber and metal. It was built in 1862 and is one of Seymour’s notable historic structures. The railway station also has a long history: the heritage-listed Seymour Railway Station was built in 1874 on the Melbourne–Wodonga line.

The Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Walk tells another chapter of remembrance. It honours a total of 60,000 Australian service personnel and military animals who served in the Vietnam War, and includes a photographic timeline. The Australian Light Horse Memorial Park reflects the town’s military history: it served as a training camp for the Australian Army during the First and Second World Wars.

Railway enthusiasts can also find different perspectives on Seymour’s rail history. The preserved steam locomotive Black Train was built in 1913 and installed on Anzac Avenue in 1965. At the Seymour Railway Heritage Centre, visitors can see old railway carriages and locomotives. The centre also offers shuttle trips, day trains and special dining trains. If you’re planning a trip, check the specific dates in advance, as offerings may change.

Art and local history

The Seymour Art Gallery showcases locally handcrafted artworks by the Seymour & District Art Society. Another public artwork is The Judge, an intricately forged work in front of the Old Courthouse in Seymour. The Seymour Underpass features a mural on Station Street depicting native animals and plants, as well as scenes from the town’s heritage.

Those interested in local history can find information at the Seymour and District Historical Society, including details about the Log Cabin Lockup. You can arrange opening days and hours, as well as a tour with the society; confirm these details before your visit.

Riverbanks, paths and water activities

Seymour Bushland Park offers opportunities for birdwatching and bushwalking. Its trails range from easy to moderate. The park is protected under an agreement with Trust for Nature and has Land for Wildlife status. Another waterside option is the Goulburn River Trail Walk, a shared-use path along the banks of the Goulburn River.

Goulburn Park has a combined concrete-and-gravel boat ramp providing boat access to the Goulburn River. Seymour thus offers a range of outdoor options: paths to explore on foot and a designated access point for boats.

Leisure activities and trip planning

Seymour War Memorial Outdoor Pool has a 50-metre Olympic-size pool, a leisure pool, a toddlers’ pool and picnic areas. It operates seasonally, and this may change. Keep this in mind when planning and check whether the pool will be open during your trip. Seymour Sports and Aquatic Centre offers something different: an indoor swimming and aquatic sports facility that is open year-round.

Chittick Park Accessible Play Space has inclusive play equipment. The Seymour Racing Club hosts race days that bring together the local community and visitors.

If you’re planning train rides or race days, check the specific dates; for a visit to the Outdoor Pool, its seasonal operation is also relevant. This way, you can match your accommodation to the reason for your trip without reducing Seymour to a single theme.

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