THE picturesque town of Jamieson is nestled beneath the breathtaking mountains of the Great Dividing Range and is bordered on three sides by the Jamieson River.

As one of Victoria's hidden gems, with a population of only 250 people, there is plenty of unspoilt bushland to enjoy.

Located at the south-east corner of Lake Eildon at the junction of the Goulburn and Jamieson Rivers, the 62km of partially unsealed road from Jamieson to Eildon offer gorgeous scenery as it follows the southern boundary of the Lake Eildon National Park.

A thriving gold mining town in the 1860s, gold mining had all but ceased by the early 1900s and tourism took over as Jamieson's main industry.

For history buffs, the Jamieson Museum will take you back to those heady gold rush days with artefacts and photographs.

The Jamieson Brewery and Grill has stood on the banks of the Goulburn River for more than half a century and is family and pet friendly.

A courtesy bus can take you to and from the brewery to regional caravan parks and camp sites but bookings are essential.

You'll find plenty of BBQ and picnic areas in the surrounding areas of Jamieson where you can swim, kayak or fish and there are numerous bush trails to walk, ride your horse or simply spend some time bird watching.

Dirt bike riding and four wheel driving adventures are also popular.

Close to Jamieson, with a population of only 43, Kevington is an ideal base to explore Lake Eildon, the Goulburn River Inlet and lush bushland of Jamieson from.

The town began in 1862 when J.S. Garrett opened Garrett's Beer House on the road between Jamieson and Gaffneys Creek.

Gold was discovered nearby at the mines of Lucks All and Star of The West and soon a store, butcher and private residences grew up.

Today, the Kevington Hotels stands on the site of Garrett's and they still pour a thirst-quenching ale.

Once you've filled your tank, relax and unwind near the river, let the kids have a quick dip or drop a line in to catch your own dinner.