Compiled list · Yackandandah, VIC
The oldest businesses in the Ovens Murray
Compiled by LocalsKnow · last reviewed
41 businesses across 7 towns of the Ovens Murray that publish the year they started, oldest first, running from 1863 to 2023. The list is only as old as what each business says about itself, so a pub that has poured beer since the gold rush but never prints a date is not here. This list is compiled by a rule rather than written by hand, and the rule is stated above. The note under each entry is assembled from the facts recorded against that business during research, taken from what it publishes about itself. Nothing here is a review, nobody paid to be included, and the order is not a ranking.
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Star Hotel Yackandandah
Pubs · Yackandandah, VIC
Since 1863, in Yackandandah. American-style barbecue smoked on site. Beer garden.
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All Saints Estate
Wineries · Wahgunyah, VIC
Since 1864, in Wahgunyah. Cellar door open seven days, 10am to 5pm. KIN restaurant, lunch Thursday to Sunday.
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Last St Brewery
Breweries · Beechworth, VIC
Since 1865, in Beechworth. More than 65 traditional cordials in the shop. Free tastings at the standing bars, no booking needed. Open seven days.
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Wodonga Cricket Club
Cricket Clubs · Wodonga, VIC
Since 1869, in Wodonga. Two turf wicket ovals with electronic scoreboards. Junior teams from Under 12 to Under 16.
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Blazing Stump Hotel
Pubs · Wodonga, VIC
Since 1880, in Wodonga. Modern sports bar with the biggest sports screen in Wodonga. Outdoor tank bar deck with tank beer on tap.
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Harris Lieberman
Solicitors · Wodonga, VIC
Since 1886, in Wodonga. Property and conveyancing. Wills and estate planning.
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Lake Moodemere Estate
Wineries · Rutherglen, VIC
Since 1886, in Rutherglen. Heritage listed cellar door and Lakeside Restaurant. North East Victoria's first carbon neutral wine business. Open seven days.
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Arnold's Fruit Market
Greengrocers · Wodonga, VIC
Since 1892, in Wodonga. Fresh fruit and vegetables plus groceries, meat, bakery and dairy. Online shop with delivery around Albury Wodonga.
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Websters Electrical & Lighting
Electricians · Wangaratta, VIC
Since 1929, in Wangaratta. Lighting showroom: LED fittings, lamps, ceiling fans, pendants and exterior lighting. NECA member and accredited Eco Smart Electricians.
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McHargs Solicitors
Solicitors · Wodonga, VIC
Since 1930, in Wodonga. Residential, commercial and farming conveyancing. Property development, subdivisions and planning permits.
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Watters Electrical Wangaratta
Electricians · Wangaratta, VIC
Since 1957, in Wangaratta. Wangaratta branch on Morgan Road, one of three branches. Residential and commercial electrical work.
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Albury Wodonga Sailing Club
Sailing Clubs · Bonegilla, VIC
Since 1958, in Bonegilla. On the shores of Lake Hume, about 20 minutes from Albury and Wodonga. Australian Sailing Accredited Discover Sailing Centre.
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Azzi & Nusser Service Centre
Tyre Services · Wodonga, VIC
Since 1969, in Wodonga. Wheel and tyre supply and fitting. Brake and clutch repair.
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Jannoel Florist
Florists · Wodonga, VIC
Since 1972, in Wodonga. Fresh arrangements and custom bouquets. Wedding and event flowers.
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Opposite Lock Wodonga
Auto Parts Stores · Wodonga, VIC
Since 1975, in Wodonga. 4x4 accessories and 4x4 modifications. Mechanical repairs and pre-trip inspections.
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Signs by Knight
Signage · Wodonga, VIC
Since 1977, in Wodonga. Building, pylon and illuminated signage. Vehicle wraps and fleet signage.
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Ross Performance Parts
Auto Parts Stores · Wodonga, VIC
Since 1981, in Wodonga. Parts listed for makes including Ford, Nissan, Subaru, Toyota and BMW. Harmonic dampers, trigger kits and oil system components.
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Wodonga Car World
Car Dealers · Wodonga, VIC
Since 1983, in Wodonga. New vehicle franchises for Mahindra, MG and Fiat. Sells new and used Avida motorhomes alongside cars.
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Beechworth Bakery
Bakeries · Beechworth, VIC
Since 1984, in Beechworth. Home of the Ned Kelly pie. The Beesting is the other signature item.
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Cameron Dental Care
Dentists · Wodonga, VIC
Since 1987, in Wodonga. General checkups and fillings. Emergency dental care.
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Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway
Motels · Wangaratta, VIC
Since 1993, in Wangaratta. 90 suites. Pool, spa and gym.
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The Wellness Chiropractor
Chiropractors · Wodonga, VIC
Since 1993, in Wodonga. Run by chiropractor Dr Greg Kendall. Set consulting sessions Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
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Universal Upholstery
Auto Upholstery · Wodonga, VIC
Since 1995, in Wodonga. Automotive retrimming: seats, headlinings, door trims, dashes and moulded carpets. Motorbike seat recovering and full leather conversions.
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Indian Tandoori Restaurant Wodonga
Indian Restaurants · Wodonga, VIC
Since 1998, in Wodonga. North Indian and Goan cuisine. Tandoor baked meats and breads. Open seven days.
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Boulevard Motors
Car Dealers · Wodonga, VIC
Since 1999, in Wodonga. Used vehicle yard specialising in 4WD and SUV stock. Finance available, with approvals generally within 24 hours.
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Chao Thai Wodonga
Thai Restaurants · Wodonga, VIC
Since 2002, in Wodonga. Dinner seven nights. Caters for large groups. Open seven days.
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Bridge Road Brewers
Breweries · Beechworth, VIC
Since 2005, in Beechworth. 20 house brewed beers on tap. Set in a 150 year old coach house and stables. Open seven days.
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Baarmutha Wines
Wineries · Beechworth, VIC
Since 2006, in Beechworth. Tastings hosted by the owners in a restored Goldfields-era building. 1184 Diffey Road, Beechworth.
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Real Thai Kitchen
Thai Restaurants · Wodonga, VIC
Since 2009, in Wodonga. Weekday lunch service. Dinner seven nights. Open seven days.
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Maddock Motors - Wodonga Auto Air
Auto Air Conditioning · Wodonga, VIC
Since 2009, in Wodonga. Car air conditioning repairs and regas. Auto air conditioning diagnostics and leak testing.
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Worx Fabrication
Welding · Wodonga, VIC
Since 2010, in Wodonga. Custom fabrication and heavy machinery repairs. Onsite welding, fabrication and maintenance.
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Wangaratta Veterinary Clinic
Veterinary Clinics · Wangaratta, VIC
Since 2011, in Wangaratta. Small animal, production animal and equine services. Fear Free handling.
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Wodonga Urban Landcare Network
Landcare Groups · Wodonga, VIC
Since 2012, in Wodonga. Network of 18 local Landcare and friends groups. Gardens for Wildlife backyard biodiversity program.
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White Owl Coffee Merchants
Coffee Roasters · Rutherglen, VIC
Since 2014, in Rutherglen. Roasts on a 60kg Brambatti roaster. Beans, pods, brew gear and subscriptions.
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Phaboonchai Thai Restaurant
Thai Restaurants · Wodonga, VIC
Since 2014, in Wodonga. Stir fries, curries and rice dishes. Soups, noodles and salads. Open 6 days including Sunday.
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Border Bikes AW
Bike Shops · Wodonga, VIC
Since 2014, in Wodonga. Sales, servicing and repairs. Stockist for major bike brands.
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Crown Building & Construction
Builders · Wangaratta, VIC
Since 2016, in Wangaratta. Design and build service, or build to your own custom plans. Custom residential homes across North East Victoria.
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Crown Constructions
Builders · Wangaratta, VIC
Since 2016, in Wangaratta. Design, planning, construction and maintenance service. Builds to clients' own custom plans.
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Beechworth Bakery Yackandandah
Bakeries · Yackandandah, VIC
Since 2017, in Yackandandah. Opened in Yackandandah in 2017. Ned Kelly pie and Beesting.
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Backwoods Distilling Co
Distilleries · Yackandandah, VIC
Since 2017, in Yackandandah. 6 Turntable Lane, Yackandandah VIC 3749. Small-batch whisky and gin made on site. Open 5 days including Sunday.
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Newton Plumbing Services
Plumbers · Wangaratta, VIC
Since 2023, in Wangaratta. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Plumbing licence 108397.
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How this list was put together
LocalsKnow ranked these by hand. Nobody paid to be on the list and nobody can pay to move up it. Where a position is arguable, the blurb says what tipped it. The ordering here is deliberately not the quality score used on the category pages, because a score cannot tell you which of two good operators to ring first.
The list is checked again every six months. If something has closed, changed hands or fallen off, tell us and it gets pulled at the next review rather than left sitting there.