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A.B.C. Maps Retailer Page
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MERTON
ROADHOUSE & GENERAL STORE
At the turnoff to Euroa
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Merton BP
Roadhouse and Store is situated beside the Maroondah Highway between Yarck
and Bonnie Doon at the Euroa turnoff.
The Roadhouse offers
takeaways, snacks, fuel, provisions and has a well-stocked map stand with
detailed 4WD maps of the local area as well as general touring maps. |
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If you have time, try a short stroll along the
railway reserve trail from the township to the cemetery. The trail has been
developed into a nature trail with signs indicating remnant native
vegetation. |
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Not far from Merton is the
old goldfield locality of Gobur. There's not much left at Gobur to evidence
the gold rush days except for this interesting memorial. Standing next to it
is an old gaslight pole. Gobur can be reached by car from Merton via 'Old
Gobur Road', a fairly rough but scenic country laneway, or via the sealed
Kanumbra to Gobur Road. Return to the Maroondah Highway via Yarck.
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A short drive from Merton along the Euroa Road and then
the Strathbogie Road is Polly McQuinn's weir. This is a good spot for a
picnic or a few moments relaxation. |
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Travel Tip |
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If you are heading for the Hume Freeway,
consider turning off at Merton onto the Euroa Road. This road leads to the
freeway after passing through Euroa township. Not only is it the shortest
route from the Maroondah Highway to the Freeway, it is also a very scenic
alternative. An added bonus is that the road carries far less traffic than
the more popular Midland Highway. |