HIDDEN away within the Strathbogie region, just off the Hume Highway, lies Longwood.

Whether you are 'just passing through', or spending the day, the weekend or longer, you'll be greeted with warmth and friendly faces.

The local pub is an icon unto itself, having quenched the thirst of locals and visitors alike since the mid–1880s.

Victoria Cross recipients Corporal Alexander Burton, Lieutenant Leslie Maygar and Lieutenant (Later Major) Frederick Tubb all hailed from the Euroa area, with all three honoured at the VC Memorial Park in Euroa.

In addition to a school, Longwood has a large recreation area with an oval and tennis courts, a hotel, two churches and a gemstone museum.

The Rockery Gemstone Museum boasts nine rooms housing an impressive collection of jewellery, crystals, polished gemstones and carved items as well as tearooms to relax and unwind.

Individuals, group and bus tours are all welcome at The Rockery Gemstone Museum.

Surrounded by the Strathbogie Ranges, the district has been affected by bushfires a number of times, but each time the bush and the people have come back strongly.

With a population of only approximately 500 people, Longwood is a wonderful place to get off the highway and enjoy some relaxation and genuine country hospitality.

Strathbogie offers everything from clear, calm waters the Goulburn River to stunning views from the summit of the Cathedral Ranges and imposing boulder outcrops of the beautiful Trawool Valley so visit today and discover it for yourself.