Welcome to Avenel
Avenel is a small town in central Victoria at the gateway to the spectacular granite landscapes of the Strathbogie Ranges.
The Avenel township grew around the Hughes Creek at a crossing point for the Old Sydney Road and for travellers to and from the goldfields in the 1800s. Many historic buildings survive from this period and contribute to Avenel’s village atmosphere and charm.
Avenel today is a thriving town with a strong community spirit, offering residents a wide range of community organisations, clubs and activities to participate in and enjoy, as well as growing hospitality, retail and visitor attractions.
Avenel Highlights
Here are some of the many highlights Avenel and surrounds has to offer.
Avenel Active
Avenel Active is a volunteer association that collaborates with residents, community organisations and businesses to:
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Advocate for better amenities and services
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Support community projects and activities
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Protect and care for our natural environment.
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Avenel Market
The Avenel Market is located at the luscious green grounds of Jubilee Park in Avenel. Join our community at this iconic country market where each month we support local makers, artisans, musicians and farmers.
Local Attractions
Explore the attractions of Avenel and surrounds including our historic buildings, local parks and nature walks.
Get Me To The Shops Community Bus
Avenel Active’s ‘Get Me to the Shops!’ community bus runs from Avenel to the Seymour shopping centre every Thursday morning.
The service is available to Avenel residents of all ages. The return trip from Avenel to Seymour costs $5 only, with door-to-door service from your home.
For bookings call:
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John Thomson 0439 269 799 (main contact) or
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Jim Billings 0433 270 101
Avenel Granite Treks
Avenel Granite Treks are guided geology and nature walks for local residents to experience and learn about the spectacular granite landscapes around Avenel and the Strathbogie Ranges.
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Avenel Local Emergency Action Plan (LEAP)
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Avenel Heatwave Project
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Bushfire Places of Last Resort
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Defibrillators
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Further information
Acknowledgement of Country
Avenel Active acknowledges that we are on Taungurung Country.
We pay our respects to the Taungurung people who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which we are based and to their leaders and Elders past, present and emerging.
