Serpentine

Overview

Serpentine is a small town in a central Loddon Shire region where the rolling hills of the southern reaches of the council area give way to the broad, flat plains occupied by dryland farmers.

History

Selectors began to take up allotments in 1862 and the townsite was established as Serpentine Creek in 1863. A Post Office under that namehad been open since 1848, the name being changed to Se rpentine in 1917.

The Burke and Wills expedition is alleged to passed the townsite in 1860 while attempting to reach the Gulf of Carpentaria.

Places of interest

Tang Tang Reserve
The Pon Pon (nature reserve)
Country sporting clubs and fields

Accommodation

The Serpentine Hotel boasts delectable meals and wonderful service. Accommodation is available in nearby Inglewood and Bridgewater.

For more information contact the Loddon Visitor Information Centre on 03 5494 3489.

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