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Victoria's most remote community, with a town population of less than 100 people. Dargo has 2 pubs and 1 general store. Tourists love Dargo for its 4WD opportunities, along with fishing and camping. Winters are cold, but it rarely snows. It's just a 15 minute drive to the snow line, so great for a little day trip. Summers can be really hot, so great for a swim in the river to cool off. Long weekends are always super busy, and the Dargo Hotel often has live entertainment at these times.
Dargo
Victoria's most remote community, with a town population of less than 100 people. Dargo has 2 pubs and 1 general store. Tourists love Dargo for its 4WD opportunities, along with fishing and camping. Winters are cold, but it rarely snows. It's just a 15 minute drive to the snow line, so great for a little day trip. Summers can be really hot, so great for a swim in the river to cool off. Long weekends are always super busy, and the Dargo Hotel often has live entertainment at these times.

Food scene

The General Store has great supplies of groceries, alcohol, take-away food, great coffees, fuel, fishing & camping gear, books and more. The owners, Rachael & Grant, are extremely friendly and have a wealth of knowledg of the area.
Dargo General Store
111 Lind Ave
The General Store has great supplies of groceries, alcohol, take-away food, great coffees, fuel, fishing & camping gear, books and more. The owners, Rachael & Grant, are extremely friendly and have a wealth of knowledg of the area.
Dargo Pub is an iconic venue. Great meals and loads of fun to visit. Extremely popular on long weekends and throughout summer.
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Dargo Hotel
108-110 Lind Ave
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Dargo Pub is an iconic venue. Great meals and loads of fun to visit. Extremely popular on long weekends and throughout summer.
Dargo River Inn is a wonderful friendly venue. Plenty of space, especially their outdoor garden area. Nice & quiet - a great place to relax. On some long weekends there will be live entertainment. Long weekends are extremely busy as well - very popular.
DARGO RIVER INN
13 Lower Dargo Rd
Dargo River Inn is a wonderful friendly venue. Plenty of space, especially their outdoor garden area. Nice & quiet - a great place to relax. On some long weekends there will be live entertainment. Long weekends are extremely busy as well - very popular.

Sightseeing

Den of Nargun is approx 50km before you arrive at Dargo. A great walking track to a beautiful, peaceful water pool. The waterfall is active after rainfall in the area. Lots of steps and rocks so wear good sturdy footwear.
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Den of Nargun
Mitchell River Walking Track
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Den of Nargun is approx 50km before you arrive at Dargo. A great walking track to a beautiful, peaceful water pool. The waterfall is active after rainfall in the area. Lots of steps and rocks so wear good sturdy footwear.
This National Park is approx 50km before you reach Dargo. The road into Angusvale camping area is gravel, but 2WD vehicles should be ok to use it. If it's wet, this road could be slippery.
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Mitchell River National Park
Wallers Road
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This National Park is approx 50km before you reach Dargo. The road into Angusvale camping area is gravel, but 2WD vehicles should be ok to use it. If it's wet, this road could be slippery.
This is a serious 4WD ONLY track. Only highly-experienced 4-wheel drivers should attempt this track.
Billy Goat Bluff Track, Crooked River VIC 3862, Australia
This is a serious 4WD ONLY track. Only highly-experienced 4-wheel drivers should attempt this track.
This is another serious 4WD ONLY track. Access to this track is closed from mid-June until November/December.
Blue Rag Range Track, Selwyn VIC 3737, Australia
This is another serious 4WD ONLY track. Access to this track is closed from mid-June until November/December.
Drive north through Dargo for approx 20km. Turn left at McMillans Road. The road is bitumen until this turn off, then it's all gravel. In dry weather this road should be OK for 2WD vehicles, however in wet weather or in winter, don't attempt it unless you have a 4WD vehicle. This is an historic gold mining area. Some signs showing the location of building in the old Grant township still remain, however none of the old buildings are there. The Grant Cemetery is also accessible.
Grant Historic Area
Drive north through Dargo for approx 20km. Turn left at McMillans Road. The road is bitumen until this turn off, then it's all gravel. In dry weather this road should be OK for 2WD vehicles, however in wet weather or in winter, don't attempt it unless you have a 4WD vehicle. This is an historic gold mining area. Some signs showing the location of building in the old Grant township still remain, however none of the old buildings are there. The Grant Cemetery is also accessible.
This is the site of the old Talbotville township which prospered during the gold rush days. It's now a huge camping ground located on the beautiful Crooked River. 4WD is recommended all year round.
Talbotville Camping Area
This is the site of the old Talbotville township which prospered during the gold rush days. It's now a huge camping ground located on the beautiful Crooked River. 4WD is recommended all year round.
This is a 4WD ONLY area. Located at the end of Upper Dargo Road. The cutting is man-made during the gold mining days. If you're lucky you can still find some gold in the river.
Harrisons Cut
This is a 4WD ONLY area. Located at the end of Upper Dargo Road. The cutting is man-made during the gold mining days. If you're lucky you can still find some gold in the river.

Services

The Dargo Bush Nursing Centre is a remote medical centre. The nurses are highly-trained RANs (Remote Area Nurses) with a wealth of experience & knowledge in urgent & emergency care. Our nurses are also first-responders for Ambulance Victoria call-outs in the area. This means if you have an accident & call an ambulance, our nurses are alerted and will try to attend before the ambulance arrives. If you need medical assistance while in Dargo, call in to see the nurses (they're all super-friendly). There will be a small fee for most visits. The Centre is open: Monday - CLOSED Tuesday - 9am to 5pm Wednesday - 9am to 5pm Thursday - 1pm to 5pm Friday - 9am to 5pm Saturday - 9am to 3pm Sunday - CLOSED
Dargo Bush Nursing Centre Inc
The Dargo Bush Nursing Centre is a remote medical centre. The nurses are highly-trained RANs (Remote Area Nurses) with a wealth of experience & knowledge in urgent & emergency care. Our nurses are also first-responders for Ambulance Victoria call-outs in the area. This means if you have an accident & call an ambulance, our nurses are alerted and will try to attend before the ambulance arrives. If you need medical assistance while in Dargo, call in to see the nurses (they're all super-friendly). There will be a small fee for most visits. The Centre is open: Monday - CLOSED Tuesday - 9am to 5pm Wednesday - 9am to 5pm Thursday - 1pm to 5pm Friday - 9am to 5pm Saturday - 9am to 3pm Sunday - CLOSED

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4WD vehicles are best for Dargo's roads & tracks.

Some roads in and around Dargo are fine for 2WD vehicles. You will definitely need a 4WD vehicle to access most of the "tracks" in the area.