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ADDRESS
7000 Great Alpine Rd, Swifts Creek
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DISTANCE FROM MELBOURNE AIRPORT
400km
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TRANSPORT TYPES
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BUS
Visit http://www.vline.com.au/ for timetables and information
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CAR
Travel by car up the beautiful Great Alpine Road from Bairnsdale, or over Mt Hotham from Bright via Omeo. Spectacular scenic drives.
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TRAIN
More details at http://www.travelvictoria.com.au/bairnsdale/transport/
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TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Swifts Creek is on the Great Alpine Road about 30kms from Omeo. Situated in the Tambo Valley and alongside the Tambo River the town enjoys great weather and scenery. Surrounded by majestic hills, Swifts Creek sits at the junction of the Swifts Creek and Tambo River.
With around 300 people it is second in size in the Omeo region. The timber mill, originally Ezards,visible in the lower right of the image opposite has been redeveloped and is now fully fledged as a pallet timber maker, which started its second shift in September 2002.
Things to see and do:
Great Alpine Gallery - display of local artist's art & craft
Mount Markey Winery - boutique winery with award winning wines
Swifts Creek Bakery - taste the mouth-watering delights
Ngarak press - find yourself a good second hand book
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LOCAL Accommodation
The Miners Cottages fully self contained with single bunks and master bedroom 5kms from town. Your hosts Richard and Lyn Darby phone 03 51594205
Swifts Creek Accommodation Services 03 51594211 or 0488594888
Bella Vita B & B Retreat 1km from town centre. For bookings phone Carla 03 51594231
Swifts Creek Caravan park on the Tambo River 03 51594205
Little River Inn Ensay
Budget Ensuites
Bunk Room Accommodation
Ph. 03 51573311
Email: littleriverinn4@bigpond.com
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