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The town of Kevington in the upper Goulburn Valley might only have a population of about 40 residents, but during holidays and on weekends the idyllic town is booming with campers, fishers, bush walkers, trail bike riders and four wheel drivers.
1/26The town of Kevington in the upper Goulburn Valley might only have a population of about 40 residents, but during holidays and on weekends the idyllic town is booming with campers, fishers, bush walkers, trail bike riders and four wheel drivers.
Wanye Poole is about to sell the historic Kevington Hotel. Picture: Dannika Bonser
2/26Wanye Poole is about to sell the historic Kevington Hotel. Picture: Dannika Bonser
For many, the one thing on their to-do list is a visit to the historic Kevington Hotel. Picture: Dannika Bonser
3/26For many, the one thing on their to-do list is a visit to the historic Kevington Hotel. Picture: Dannika Bonser
Located on the banks of the Goulburn River, the Kevington Hotel is the last remaining example of an operating hotel built in the gold rush era. Picture: Dannika Bonser
4/26Located on the banks of the Goulburn River, the Kevington Hotel is the last remaining example of an operating hotel built in the gold rush era. Picture: Dannika Bonser
Situated on the horse trail to the goldfields it was a popular watering hole with miners. Picture: Dannika Bonser
5/26Situated on the horse trail to the goldfields it was a popular watering hole with miners. Picture: Dannika Bonser
There are many original features including the original wooden shingles underneath the modern tin roof and native cherry tree verandah posts out the front. Picture: Dannika Bonser
6/26There are many original features including the original wooden shingles underneath the modern tin roof and native cherry tree verandah posts out the front. Picture: Dannika Bonser
Wanye Poole and his wife Lyn-Maree have owned the hotel for 12 years, but it has been a part of the family for much longer. Picture: Dannika Bonser
7/26Wanye Poole and his wife Lyn-Maree have owned the hotel for 12 years, but it has been a part of the family for much longer. Picture: Dannika Bonser
Wayne and Lyn-Maree have lovingly restored the bar, put in new concrete paving outside and renovated the pergola area, and refurbished the dining room in keeping with the era. Picture: Dannika Bonser
8/26Wayne and Lyn-Maree have lovingly restored the bar, put in new concrete paving outside and renovated the pergola area, and refurbished the dining room in keeping with the era. Picture: Dannika Bonser
The hotel will be auctioned on April 27 at 12pm. Picture: Dannika Bonser
9/26The hotel will be auctioned on April 27 at 12pm. Picture: Dannika Bonser
The hotel features a riverside bar, main bar, and entertainment area, a camping ground and eight rooms with capacity for 28 people. Picture: Dannika Bonser
10/26The hotel features a riverside bar, main bar, and entertainment area, a camping ground and eight rooms with capacity for 28 people. Picture: Dannika Bonser
For many, the one thing on their to-do list is a visit to the historic Kevington Hotel. Picture: Dannika Bonser
11/26For many, the one thing on their to-do list is a visit to the historic Kevington Hotel. Picture: Dannika Bonser
Situated on the horse trail to the goldfields it was a popular watering hole with miners. Picture: Dannika Bonser
12/26Situated on the horse trail to the goldfields it was a popular watering hole with miners. Picture: Dannika Bonser
Located on the banks of the Goulburn River, the Kevington Hotel is the last remaining example of an operating hotel built in the gold rush era. Picture: Dannika Bonser
13/26Located on the banks of the Goulburn River, the Kevington Hotel is the last remaining example of an operating hotel built in the gold rush era. Picture: Dannika Bonser
There are many original features including the original wooden shingles underneath the modern tin roof and native cherry tree verandah posts out the front. Picture: Dannika Bonser
14/26There are many original features including the original wooden shingles underneath the modern tin roof and native cherry tree verandah posts out the front. Picture: Dannika Bonser
Wayne and Lyn-Maree have lovingly restored the bar, put in new concrete paving outside and renovated the pergola area, and refurbished the dining room in keeping with the era. Picture: Dannika Bonser
15/26Wayne and Lyn-Maree have lovingly restored the bar, put in new concrete paving outside and renovated the pergola area, and refurbished the dining room in keeping with the era. Picture: Dannika Bonser
The Historic Kevington Hotel Circa 1920.
16/26The Historic Kevington Hotel Circa 1920.
Wanye Poole and his wife Lyn-Maree have owned the hotel for 12 years, but it has been a part of the family for much longer. Picture: Dannika Bonser
17/26Wanye Poole and his wife Lyn-Maree have owned the hotel for 12 years, but it has been a part of the family for much longer. Picture: Dannika Bonser
The hotel will be auctioned on April 27 at 12pm. Picture: Dannika Bonser
18/26The hotel will be auctioned on April 27 at 12pm. Picture: Dannika Bonser
Situated on the horse trail to the goldfields it was a popular watering hole with miners. Picture: Dannika Bonser
19/26Situated on the horse trail to the goldfields it was a popular watering hole with miners. Picture: Dannika Bonser
Located on the banks of the Goulburn River, the Kevington Hotel is the last remaining example of an operating hotel built in the gold rush era. Picture: Dannika Bonser
20/26Located on the banks of the Goulburn River, the Kevington Hotel is the last remaining example of an operating hotel built in the gold rush era. Picture: Dannika Bonser
There are many original features including the original wooden shingles underneath the modern tin roof and native cherry tree verandah posts out the front. Picture: Dannika Bonser
21/26There are many original features including the original wooden shingles underneath the modern tin roof and native cherry tree verandah posts out the front. Picture: Dannika Bonser
Wayne and Lyn-Maree have lovingly restored the bar, put in new concrete paving outside and renovated the pergola area, and refurbished the dining room in keeping with the era. Picture: Dannika Bonser
22/26Wayne and Lyn-Maree have lovingly restored the bar, put in new concrete paving outside and renovated the pergola area, and refurbished the dining room in keeping with the era. Picture: Dannika Bonser
Wanye Poole’s grandfather Clarry Poole outside the Kevington Hotel, nicknamed the Kevington Hilton. Picture: Dannika Bonser
23/26Wanye Poole’s grandfather Clarry Poole outside the Kevington Hotel, nicknamed the Kevington Hilton. Picture: Dannika Bonser
Wanye Poole and his wife Lyn-Maree have owned the hotel for 12 years, but it has been a part of the family for much longer. Picture: Dannika Bonser
24/26Wanye Poole and his wife Lyn-Maree have owned the hotel for 12 years, but it has been a part of the family for much longer. Picture: Dannika Bonser
The hotel features a riverside bar, main bar, and entertainment area, a camping ground and eight rooms with capacity for 28 people. Picture: Dannika Bonser
25/26The hotel features a riverside bar, main bar, and entertainment area, a camping ground and eight rooms with capacity for 28 people. Picture: Dannika Bonser
The hotel will be auctioned on April 27 at 12pm. Picture: Dannika Bonser
26/26The hotel will be auctioned on April 27 at 12pm. Picture: Dannika Bonser
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