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  Corryong, Victoria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is located 120 kilometres east of Albury-Wodonga, near the upper reaches of the Murray River and thus close to the New South Wales border.
Corryong is supported by a variety of service clubs, a hospital and schools.
Corryong is close to the Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park and the massive Alpine National Park.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Corryong   (337 words)

  
 Walkabout - Corryong
Not only is Corryong the Victorian gateway to both the Snowy Mountains and to Kosciuszko National Park but it is generally accepted that a local named Jack Riley was the inspiration for 'Banjo' Paterson's famous poem 'The Man From Snowy River' (1890).
Corryong is quite an attractive older-style country town of some 1500 people which is situated at an elevation of 320 metres and surrounded by spectacular countryside.
6 km from Corryong along the Tintaldra Rd is the turnoff to Khancoban.
www.walkabout.com.au /fairfax/locations/VICCorryong.shtml   (1266 words)

  
 GSV Projects - Corryong Mapping
Geological mapping and interpretation of geophysical data over the Corryong 1:100 000 map area and the Victorian parts of the Rosewood and Kosciusko 1:100 000 map areas (CORRYONG) were the main focus of the project.
CORRYONG is in the extreme northeast of the state within the Eastern Highlands, a mountainous tract of country covering a large portion of eastern Victoria.
CORRYONG is in the eastern part of the Lachlan Fold Belt.
www.nre.vic.gov.au /dpi/nrenmp.nsf/FID/-8347BB3E13A11D7A4A256AB100164C26?OpenDocument   (696 words)

  
 Corryong - Maps and towns - The Murray, Victoria, Australia
Corryong is famous as the final resting place of Jack Riley, considered by many to be the inspiration for the hero in A.B. 'Banjo' Paterson's poem The Man from Snowy River.
A paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, Corryong is a popular destination for rock climbing, rafting and horse riding, and a breathtaking natural environment for bushwalks, 4WD tours, cycling and fishing.
Corryong is approximately 4.5 hours from Melbourne via the Hume Freeway and Murray Valley Highway, and is 116 kilometres east of Wodonga.
www.visitvictoria.com /vto_pub/displayObject.cfm/ObjectID.000AFFDF-6AA4-1A66-88CD80C476A90318/vvt.vhtml   (425 words)

  
 Murray Valley Highway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Historically, the Murray Valley Highway continued west to connect with the Calder Highway at Hattah instead of crossing the river.
The eastern end is in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range at Corryong.
The major towns along the route are Robinvale, Swan Hill, Kerang, Cohuna, Echuca, Nathalia, Strathmerton, Cobram, Yarrawonga, Rutherglen, Wodonga, Tallangatta and Corryong.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Murray_Valley_Highway   (209 words)

  
 Corryong   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
In the Corryong cemetery is the grave of perhaps the most famous Australian, Jack Riley, believed to be the Man from Snowy River.
When news reached Corryong that he was ill a party was sent to bring him in.
Corryong, for the fisherman, means brown and rainbow trout.
www.pacificislandtravel.com /australia/victoria/corryong.asp   (504 words)

  
 Corryong   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Corryong is only a small town but its good.
Corryong is the main town in the district because it has the High school, the primary school, clothing shops, food stores, milk bars and banks.
I live at the Towong road end of Corryong, I live in a four bedroom weatherboard house with a large garden.
www.ozgreen.org.au /OurPlace/corryo.html   (879 words)

  
 Real Estate For Sale in Corryong VIC
Situated in Corryong at the base of the Snowy Mountains, the home is on approximately 8 house blocks and is within a five minute walk to the centre of town.
This home was designed with the potential to operate as a bed and breakfast with all five main bedrooms having ensuites.
Corryong is situated in Victoria’s north east and is a prosperous rural town.
www.privatelisting.com.au /pfs_profile.asp?PropID=P12948   (396 words)

  
 Corryong Visitor Information Centre
The Corryong Visitor Information Centre offers informative, courteous and friendly advice to visitors to the Towong Shire and the region known as the magnificent "Upper Murray".
Corryong is located in north east Victoria within the Legends, Wine and High Country region.
The Corryong Visitor Information Centre is the ideal place to stop and revive.
www.visitvictoria.com /displayObject.cfm/objectid.00473B1E-E2D3-41B5-B695DDC6D88F62B7/vvt.vhtml   (300 words)

  
 Tallangatta and Corryong Innovations and Excellence Cluster
Corryong College was created with the merging of the secondary and primary schools into one college in 2003
Corryong Cell has revisited their training under the guidance of Rob Palmer for 2003 - 2005.
Corryong Cell has embarked on this two year professional development program with Joan Dalton and David Anderson.
mc2.vicnet.net.au /home/tcinnexc/web/index.html   (724 words)

  
 INFORMATION ABOUT CORRYONG   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Whether it be at Tallangatta in the lower reaches of the mighty Lake Hume or further up the mountains to Corryong and Mitta Mitta, you can find plenty to do for your holiday.
The Town of Tallangatta beside Lake Hume was the town that had to move during the I950's to make room for an increasing capacity lake.
Corryong at the furthest extreme of the Towong Shire is steeped in the folk lore of the 'Man from Snowy River'.
www.legendswinehighcountry.info /corryong.htm   (235 words)

  
 33 - An Appraisal of New Airborne Geophysical Data over the Corryong Region Northeastern Victoria - VIMP Report 33
The survey was flown during 1995, for the Geological Survey of Victoria, as part of the Victorian Initiative for Minerals and Petroleum Eastern Highlands project.
The Corryong survey data were acquired by Geoterrex Pty Ltd using a helicopter mounted system.
In particular, there is a possible correlation between linear, moderate magnetic anomalies and the faults which control vein gold mineralisation in the Corryong region.
www.nre.vic.gov.au /DPI/nrenmp.nsf/FID/-46F3EE3CB021B1034A256922007E7CB7?OpenDocument   (569 words)

  
 Mac Para Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Deep in Snowy Mountains country near the source of the mighty Murray River, Corryong can lay claim to an integral part of Australian folklore through one of its finest sons in Jack Riley.
Corryong is set in a spectacular landscape dominated by towering peaks, granite outcrops and ridges which nature has decorated with Murray pines.
Corryong has great XC flying, has hosted Aussie AAA competitions in the past as well as the now famous 'Not the Manilla Open' paragliding competition.
www.macpara.com.au /index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=82&Itemid=143   (296 words)

  
 Community Education Centre Inc.
Arriving in Corryong via the Western entrance with liquid ambers lining the divided road which show tremendous variation of colour throughout the Autumn months, you will find many places of interest and a host of activities.
Base yourself in Corryong and go for day trips to Tumut 2 power station where you travel through the mountains by bus for a guided tour of this section of the Snowy Mountain Power Scheme.
For a small town we are fortunate to have such a variety of eateries including four restaurants, two cafes, a health food shop and cafe, well known bakery, pizza shop and counter meals served at both hotels, with special attention to children's tastes.
www.corryongcec.net.au /tourist.htm   (661 words)

  
 Nariel Creek
It is known as the Corryong Creek downstream of the Colac Colac caravan park and the Jerimal Creek (mainly by locals) downstream from Corryong.
The road from Corryong to Omeo follows the creek for some 40 kilometres and the various bridges offer excellent access to the stream.
There are 3 roads leading to the stream from Corryong and it is possible to fish from one access point to another in 3 - 4 hours.
members.tripod.com /rahogan/id44.htm   (624 words)

  
 ICOM\ICMS 1998 Melbourne Presentations: 12
Sutton of the University of Melbourne, AUSTRALIA, 13 pp., presented 13 Oct 1998 at the ICOM\ICMS 1998 MELBOURNE Conference 9-16 Oct 1998 in the Corryong 4 Meeting Room of Melbourne Convention Center in Melbourne, Australia.
Joseph Corponi of the Museum of Victoria, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA, 22 pp., presented 12 Oct 1998 at the ICOM\ICMS 1998 MELBOURNE Conference 9-16 Oct 1998 in the Corryong 4 Meeting Room of Melbourne Convention Center in Melbourne, Australia.
Don Robertson of the University of Western Sydney of Sydney, AUSTRALIA, 12 pp., presented 14 Oct 1998 at the ICOM\ICMS 1998 MELBOURNE Conference 9-16 Oct 1998 in the Corryong 4 Meeting Room of Melbourne Convention Center in Melbourne, Australia.
www.museum-security.org /icms-1998.htm   (787 words)

  
 VIC Corryong   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The town of Corryong lies near the source of the mighty Murray River in a landscape of towering peaks, granite boulders and mountain ridges covered with Murray pine.
In the 1860s and 1860s the land was thrown open for selection and today this part of Victoria is still mountain cattle country with saleyards handling 10,000 cattle a year.
Jack Riley, who was made famous as 'The Man from Snowy River' in Banjo Paterson's epic poem, was buried in Corryong Cemetery in 1914.
www.allsydney.com /vic/Corryong.htm   (271 words)

  
 Corryong Courier
Corryong is situated in the north-east corner of
The fastest growing industry in the region is tourism which is attributable to the pristine environment.
Victoria and south-east NSW in the towns of Corryong, Khancoban, Walwa, Cudgewa and district.
www.vcpa.com.au /Vic/corryong_courier.html   (89 words)

  
 www.thecrag.com - Rock Climbing Corryong
By becoming a member (it's quick, free and your email is optional) you can explore are 1 areas and 61 climbs in Corryong.
Below is a list of rock climbing guidebooks for Corryong (number of climbs they cover for the area in parenthesis) and businesses that have listed in the sites business directory.
Below you will find other links for Corryong that are not included in the business directory but do participate in www.thecrag.com's Reciprocal Links Program.
www.thecrag.com /CRAGS/Corryong-333526.html   (506 words)

  
 RIVERS:CORRYONG:HOME   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Corryong's Jack Riley may well be "The Man".
Land Use in the Upper Murray Agriculture students are gathering data about the relationship between land-use and the river(s).
This page was researched and published by students of Corryong Secondary College as part of "A Network of Rivers".
www.schools.ash.org.au /murdar/corryong/corryong.htm   (123 words)

  
 Corryong Country Inn
At the Corryong Country Inn we believe in country hospitality and friendly service.
Located in the heart of beautiful Corryong, we delight in offering quality motel accommodation and dining at Riley's Restaurant.
Corryong is located halfway between Sydney and Melbourne on the 'scenic route', in far North East Victoria on the Murray Valley Highway, 124km east of Albury/Wodonga.
www.corryongcountryinn.com.au /index.htm   (128 words)

  
 Corryong, Vic - Daily Weather Observations
Temperature, humidity, wind, cloud, evaporation and rainfall observations are from Corryong Airport {station 082169}.
Corryong Airport replaced the site in Parish Lane in early March 2006.
If you are after long-term averages relevant to Corryong, Victoria, look at the tables for Corryong (Parish Lane).
www.bom.gov.au /climate/dwo/IDCJDW3018.latest.shtml   (366 words)

  
 Black Friday - interactive map of fire affected areas - Corryong
Further north, Canberra was ringed by fires and more fires were burning in the bush around Mount Kosciusko.
On 13 January, the fires were driven south by the northerly gale and Tintaldra and Pine Mountain were quickly ablaze, directly threatening Corryong.
Only a shower of rain saved the town but, by this time, a large area of remote north-eastern forest had gone up in smoke.
www.abc.net.au /blackfriday/map/corryong.htm   (178 words)

  
 Towong Shire Council - Corryong
The largest township within Towong Shire is Corryong with a population of approximately 1,200 people.
There are many lookouts presenting magnificent views of Corryong and its surrounding valleys.
Explore the Man from Snowy River Museum, visit the grave of "The Man from Snowy River" - Jack Riley - and participate in an annual celebration of this Australian legend at the Man from Snowy River Bush Festival.
www.towong.vic.gov.au /Page/page.asp?Page_Id=107&h=0   (119 words)

  
 CORRYONG by C.J. Dennis (1876 - 1938)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The cattle-lands of Corryong, The maiden of the snows (Where silver streams the winter long Sing pleasantly their tinkling song) Not many a town man knows.
Her face is laved in waters clear - Snow waters dashing down.
That flash, and hide, and reappear To feed the pastures far and near About this lovely town - Fair Corryong, the Cattle Queen, Hiding her beauty here unseen.
www.middlemiss.org /lit/authors/denniscj/newspapers/herald/1934/works/corryong.html   (158 words)

  
 Corryong Golf Club Details | iseekgolf.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
If you would like to add or update the directions for this club please use the email link at the bottom of this area to contact us.
If you would like to add or update the comments for this club please use the email link at the bottom of this area to contact us.
If you are already a member please use the top right hand area to logon otherwise click here to become a member now.
www.iseekgolf.com /courses/course_detail.php?c_id=488   (268 words)

  
 Corryong - Victoria - Australia - Travel - smh.com.au
Corryong - Victoria - Australia - Travel - smh.com.au
For details on those attractions and trails see the detailed entry on the park at Tintaldra.
cnr Jardine and Hanson St Corryong VIC 3707
www.smh.com.au /news/Victoria/Corryong/2005/02/17/1108500206364.html   (1324 words)

  
 Sold Properties Australia Wide - realestate.com.au
A peaceful slice of Corryong heaven, this gorgeous and spacious, freestanding, 4 bedroom deco home features an open-flow to its alfresco living areas and leafy garden surrounds - all in a quiet, location, making it unusually family-friendly for such a central locale.
Comp: 4 large BRs 1 BIRs master bedroom with parents retreat on lower level, 1 In built heater), open plan kitchen/meals/living spilling to huge elevated deck and established garden below, bathroom (separate shower), sep WC, laundry, large double shed workshop, double carport, plenty of storage and air conditioned.
Please note the property has an second dwelling located at the front of the property which is currently being used as a massage business and would suite similar business or holiday accommodation or apartment investment.
www.realestate.com.au /cgi-bin/rsearch?a=o&id=103038033   (203 words)

  
 Accommodation in Corryong and Cheap Travel to Corryong, Victoria, Australia :-) Hospitality Club   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The Hospitality Club is the world's largest hospitality exchange organization.
There are no City Volunteers in Corryong at the moment.
If you are already a member, please go to the member section - you are on the external pages now.
www.hospitalityclub.org /hc/hcworld.php?city=423   (442 words)

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