KOONDROOK
Koondrook is the next town, and small
the traveler encounters heading west along the Murray River highways.
Koondrook is the poor cousin to Barham, just over the river in NSW.
Clearly, citizens from Koondrook do not see their futures that way.
What are very obvious is the citizens of both Koondrook and Barham
are of a single community.
 
This is most evident with the housed
and carved tree monuments. Visitors should take the time to note
the efforts that both underpin and the selection process that accorded
the monuments being commissioned.   
The Wemba-Wemba
Aborigines were thought to have occupied the Koondrook area prior to
European settlement commencing in 1843. The Post Office opened on 1
March 1879. In 1889 the Kerang-Koondrook Tramway was opened linking
the town to the Victorian railway network, being officially closed on
3 March 1981.
Industry in the
area includes dairying on the river flats and citrus production using
irrigation supplied from the Murray River. Timber from the surrounding
state forests is used in the production of quality red gum timber and
furniture.
Fishing and
camping in the area popular activities for tourists in the surrounding
state forests. The forests are important breeding areas for colonial
water birds and are visited by migratory birds.
The Historic
Rail Station is a centre piece of the town. Be sure to check out the
45 degree temp that bent the rail line.
The Koondrook War Memorial is a meaningful
acknowledgement
The Churches in
Koondrook are old and remaining timber structures. 
The Koondrook
Hotel is your classic and d old Victorian Pub.
The Koondrook
Historical Society will ensure the heritage of the town remains in
tack.
The district
determines a stopover is in order.
Heritage diary
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