Explore the Robinvale District
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Start at the Information Centre where you can pick up brochures, general tourist information and even some regional produce and souvenirs before visiting the Museum, Railway Station, park etc... Then follow the attractions toward the bridge and along Riverside Drive, McLennan Drive, Latje Road, MV Highway, then down to the weir and back to the Information Centre. Robinvale Organic & Bio-Dynamic Wines Australia 8 Robinswood Historical Homestead One of the first Australian wineries to be fully accredited Visit this well preserved homestead and learn about its with the Bio-Dynamic Research Institute of Australia. amazing history. The homestead is a lovingly maintained building, showcasing a home that was modern by the Olive Grove standards of the time. Please call to book first 03 5026 3814. The family owned 9 and operated grove occupies 220 acres of olives just south Caix Square - Market of Robinvale. The Robinvale Country Market is on the second Saturday of the month in Caix Square from 8:30am – 12:30pm. The RV Friendly Town market has a wide variety of stalls with everything from Situated between Mildura and Swan Hill, Robinvale is fresh fruit, sauces, jams, pickles and vegetables to olive oil situated on the banks of one of the most user-friendly products along with childrens and musical entertainment stretches of the River Murray. Robinvale is an ideal location among other activities. Robinvale’s proud link with France for water activities, swimming, camping, bird watching and extends back to World War I, when the son of Robinvale’s fishing, just to name a few. There is a dump point within the founding family (Herbert and Margaret Cuttle) was killed in sporting complex off Robin Street. air combat over Caix, near the village of Villers-Bretonneux. In memory of their airman son, Lt. Cuttle’s family renamed Bike & Walking Track their new settlement on the Murray – Robinvale (vale This leisurely and peaceful 2.5km path links Robinvale and Robin). The town centre pays further tribute, in the naming Euston on each side of the Murray River. Access to an of Caix Square. extended walk provides an alternative view of Euston Weir 10 and Lock 15. Euston Weir BBQ facilities, shelter, lawned area and an amenities block 1 Railway Station ensure that you can take your time to admire the view from The Robinvale Station is classified as a 1919 Type C the height of the hill and learn about this important design and is the only remaining example of its type. construction from the staff that may be on site or the information signs. The lock is for boats to be able to 2 Rural Life Museum navigate up and down stream, and the weir is the holding The Museum is constructed with natural bush timbers area for water. setting the scene for the vintage machinery and displays 11 found inside. The Rural Life Museum has a wonderful Mallee Almond Blossom Festival collection of memorabilia from the early days of settlement, The Mallee Almond Blossom Festival is an annual event display items date from the 1860s. that showcases the products, people and art of the Mallee District. The Festival coincides with the blooming of the 3 Bill McGinty Park almond trees at the beginning of spring. There are loads of The park, named after the late Bill McGinty a Councillor for activities for children and adults alike, including fair rides as 21 years,is home to the old Robinvale lift bridge, the water well as displays from local organisations like the Rural Life tank used by steam trains, as well as the train turntable. Museum. Arts, craft, food, wine and music all provide a great atmosphere. It’s your chance to see the blossoms of 4 Old Lift Bridge Australia’s largest almond orchards up close. The lifting span of the former rail-road bridge has been 12 placed in the park, as a permanent historical display. The Cut 'The Cut', located in Victorian waters, forms Bum Bang 5 Southern Cross Windmill Island by linking two closely located points of the Murray Erected in 1948 the windmill is reportedly the largest River. windmill in the Southern Hemisphere. 13 Canoe Tree 6 Robinvale Bridge This tree was the source of the last canoe made in the In 1928 the (first) bridge connecting Robinvale and Euston Robinvale area. It was made by Darcy Pettit around 1980 was erected, replacing the punt that had previously joined as part of the documentary 'River People'. Canoes were the two towns. formed from a single piece of bark about 4.5m long, 0.9m wide and about 20cm deep. Construction was seemingly 7 Riverwalk simple, but required patience and much skill. This walk starts at the Boat Ramp opposite the Community Centre then along the Bike & Walking Track through the Bum Bang Island Robinvale Foreshore Reserve with it's electric barbecue The island is about 566 hectares in size, is an important and exercise equipment, then follows McLennan Drive past Aboriginal place to which local Aboriginal people have a the Robinswood Historical Homestead and finishes at The significant attachment. Cut..