Trawool: Trails, River and Historic Reservoir

Trawool is located along the middle reaches of the Goulburn River. When planning a stay, the local routes and historic reservoir offer some useful starting points: the Gawarn-Baring Walk leads to the reservoir, the Great Victorian Rail Trail begins at the river in Trawool, and recreational fishing is possible at the reservoir. This gives you a choice of different activities to focus on: walking, cycling or fishing. If you’re looking for a hotel in Trawool, a good first step is to consider which of these activities you want to shape your trip.

Walk to the Historic Trawool Reservoir

The Gawarn-Baring Walk takes walkers from the Goulburn Valley Highway along the Falls Creek corridor to the historic Trawool Reservoir. It passes through eucalyptus forest, by granite outcrops and to open viewpoints over Trawool Valley. This gives the walk a clearly defined destination along with a range of landscape experiences: forest, granite and open views across the valley are all part of the route. The reservoir is part of the Gawarn-Baring experience. If you want to include both a walk and the historic site in your stay, this route offers a clear connection between the two.

The Reservoir, History and Fishing

Trawool Reservoir was built in 1895 and played an important role in the region’s early water supply. It is decommissioned. Recreational fishing is possible at the reservoir, including for golden perch and silver perch. There are two fishing platforms near the picnic area. The site brings together the reservoir’s former purpose and its present-day recreational use.

Cycling on the Great Victorian Rail Trail

The Great Victorian Rail Trail begins at the Goulburn River in Trawool and follows the river through stands of gnarled river red gums. The trail offers an 11 km ride from Tallarook to Trawool. To compare it with the Gawarn-Baring Walk, consider the different activities: the Rail Trail is for cycling on a defined route, while the Gawarn-Baring Walk is a walk to the reservoir. The landscapes also differ: the walking trail leads to open viewpoints over Trawool Valley, while the Rail Trail follows the river through river red gums. You can choose based on whether a riverside cycling route or views across the valley matter more to you.

Getting Your Bearings by the Goulburn River

Trawool Station marks the township of Trawool, which is located along the middle reaches of the Goulburn River. Trawool Walk-in Camping Area is a designated camping area within the Goulburn River Heritage River and Horseshoe Lagoon Flora and Fauna Reserve. This provides two different ways to get your bearings: the town’s location by the river and the named area surrounding the camping area.

Find a Hotel for Your Stay

If you choose Trawool as your destination, first consider which of these interests will shape your stay; then compare the hotel offers shown based on the details that matter to you.

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