When you're just passing through a town, on your way to another destination, it's often nice to stop, hop out of the car and stretch your legs for a bit.
Sometimes the town is as pretty as Jamieson.
History abounds in this old gold mining town.
Sometimes the town is as pretty as Jamieson.
History abounds in this old gold mining town.
Even the bus shelter is a replica of a miner's hut...
The beautiful old Post Office began operations in 1864; its Maple Tree is one of the many significant trees in town. There is a Self-Guided Walk available for both the Significant Trees and also a walk of the Heritage Buildings.
...and it was the Jamieson Chronicle office that printed the famous "Ned Kelly - Wanted for Murder" posters in 1878. Of the original posters, one remains here in Jamieson, the other is at the Old Melbourne Gaol.
After our walk around town, we relaxed with a picnic on the banks of the Jamieson River. Shallow sections were great for wading in and the river opened up to a deep waterhole, where a group were diving off the rocky bank on the other side.
What: Jamieson Self-Guided Walks
Where: Jamieson
Where: Jamieson
When: Daily
Why: historic buidings, trees, river
How Much: FREE to walk around
Nearby: Mansfield
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