Korumburra has a population of approximately 4,500 people and is located in an area of superb beauty and the gentle rolling green hills. Korumburra has a rich history and is home to one of Victoria’s largest outdoor living museums, the Coal Creek Heritage Village where there are over fifty heritage buildings with plenty to see and do. Enjoy the tranquil bush setting, dine in Garrard's Cafe by the lake and ride the Bush Tramway. Coal Creek is open Thursday to Monday 10am to 4.30pm and entry is free.
Black coal was discovered in Korumburra in 1872 and the industry reached its peak during the mid-1890s with the completion of the rail line. At one stage over 2,000 miners were working the district and the local industry helped to establish Melbourne as a major industrial city. Today Korumburra is the hub of a rich dairying and cattle selling centre. Built on high ground, the town has splendid and extensive views of the Strzelecki Ranges to the north and across the valleys to Bass Straight in the south.
Nearby Loch is a small village with a delightful rural atmosphere and much to offer the visitor. The original buildings and colourful cottage gardens make a great setting for a stroll around the antique and craft shops or to relax and enjoy a coffee in one of the cafés.
